CLOSED: Dani Rodríguez has a new team

The midfielder was a free agent after ending his contract with Mallorca.

Javier Parra Peña | 5 Jan 2026 | 21.06
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<p>Dani Rodríguez has a new team</p>
<p>Dani Rodríguez has a new team</p>

The winter market in the Spanish capital has taken an unexpected turn with the imminent arrival of Dani Rodríguez at Getafe after his departure from RCD Mallorca. The thirty-seven-year-old veteran midfielder, who became a free agent at the end of December, has become the absolute priority for José Bordalás's tactical scheme.

This operation, reported by Radio Marca Baleares, places the Galician midfielder one step away from joining the Madrid project, conditioned only by the club's salary cap. The addition would bring a necessary dose of experience to a squad seeking stability to confidently face the second half of the league competition.

Getafe has swiftly moved to convince the player, who sees the Coliseum as the ideal opportunity to continue competing at the highest level. The harmony between both parties is complete, and the agreement is virtually sealed, pending the necessary administrative procedures with the league authorities. For the blue club, capturing a player of this trajectory without a transfer fee represents an intelligent strategic move in terms of sports and economics management.

Dani Rodríguez's Tactical Fit in Bordalás's System

José Bordalás seeks specialists who understand sacrifice and defensive intensity, qualities that the Galician midfielder has shown during his seven seasons on the island. Getafe plans to give him a leadership role within the dressing room, capitalizing on his deep knowledge of the rhythms of play in the Spanish First Division. Despite playing few minutes in the first half of the season, his organizational skills and attacking presence are highly valued assets.

Dani Rodríguez's versatility will allow the coaching staff to have an additional option to refresh the midfield in critical moments of the most demanding matches. Getafe understands that experience is key, and having a professional who has overcome battles of all kinds at the elite level is a lifeline. The sporting management works against the clock to adjust the current squad and allow the registration of a player who prioritizes this destination over other offers.

Getafe secures Dani Rodríguez.

LaLiga's Green Light and Getafe's Solvency

The decisive factor to formalize the bond is strict compliance with Financial Fair Play, a puzzle that Madrid-based clubs must solve with surgical precision. Currently, Getafe evaluates its margin of maneuver to ensure the midfielder's contract fits perfectly within the parameters allowed by the regulatory body. It is expected that later this week, the definitive notification will be received unlocking the contractual situation and allowing the player to join the coach's training.

The resolution of this case marks the beginning of a new chapter for a player looking to bid farewell to the elite by leaving a positive impact in Madrid. Getafe prepares to welcome a loyal soldier for Bordalás's cause, strengthening a midfield line that will gain in judgment and composure. With Dani Rodríguez's signing, the Coliseum team sends a message of ambition and pragmatism, ensuring that the fight for the season's goals will be stronger than ever.

 

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