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The transfer market of Getafe has just exploded, confirming negotiations for the signing of Dani Carvajal, a 34-year-old right-back who has been free since his contract with Real Madrid ended on June 30th. José Bordalás' club has made progress in discussions in recent days, just when AC Milan had emerged as one of the main candidates to acquire the player.
The information, revealed by Rubén Cañizares in ABC, marks a turning point in Carvajal's immediate future. The full-back had been linked to several Serie A teams, with the Italian side showing interest in signing him without a transfer fee, but he now has the opportunity to continue his career in Spain.
🚨 BREAKING: Getafe are negotiating the signing of Dani Carvajal! Bordalás is delighted at the prospect of having him in his squad. Nothing finalized or signed yet, but talks are progressing positively. @abc_es https://t.co/4nvrt7xUH0
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) October 6, 2026
Getafe Making Progress with Dani Carvajal
Negotiations between Dani Carvajal and Getafe have advanced, although there are still obstacles to overcome before finalizing the deal. Currently, no contract has been signed, and both parties primarily need to resolve the financial aspects.
The salary cap of the blue team has increased to 57 million euros, a €22 million improvement from last January. This financial margin facilitates the search for reinforcements, but the player's wages must fit within the club's economic structure.
Bordalás has been requesting more players for a thin squad for weeks. The possibility of adding Carvajal allows them to turn to the free agents market after the regular transfer window has closed, providing an alternative for the right-back position without incurring any transfer fees.
Another pending issue will be the medical examination. Carvajal suffered a serious knee injury in his right knee in October 2024 and later underwent a new arthroscopy a year later. Therefore, his physical condition will be one of the points that need to be assessed before finalizing any agreement.
AC Milan Loses Ground on Carvajal
The move by the Madrid-based team comes after several days during which AC Milan had gained prominence regarding the future of Dani Carvajal. The player had been offered to various Serie A clubs, with the Milanese team showing the most interest in his contractual situation.
However, formal negotiations to bring him to Italy did not exist until this Monday. The progress made by the blue team now opens a more concrete path and could allow the defender to remain in Spain, altering the scenario from the information coming from Italy.
Carvajal concluded a 13-season period in the Real Madrid first team this summer, playing 450 official matches. Since then, he has remained a free agent while considering various offers, including options from Qatar and other championships.

Bordalás Wants Carvajal
The possibility of staying in Spain would also mean remaining in LaLiga after his entire professional career at Real Madrid, apart from his season at Bayer Leverkusen before returning to the Santiago Bernabéu in 2013.
The next step will be to settle the financial terms and pass the medical examination. If both aspects progress, Dani Carvajal could move closer to the Coliseum. Until a signed agreement is reached, the option of AC Milan and any other European proposals remains open.
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