The clause that has complicated Carvajal's signing with Getafe

The blue team is still talking to the Spanish international, but all negotiations have stopped

Héctor Andreu | 8 Oct 2026 | 10.03
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Carvajal wanted to ensure an exit from Getafe / CadenaSER
Carvajal wanted to ensure an exit from Getafe / CadenaSER

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Dani Carvajal, a 34-year-old right-back, has seen his signing for Getafe complicated due to a contractual condition that would allow him to leave the club in January if an offer from another team is received. The former Real Madrid player has already passed the medical examination, but his incorporation has not yet been finalized.

As explained by Roberto Gómez on Radio MARCA, the player wants to retain the possibility of changing teams during the upcoming winter transfer window. This demand does not convince the entity presided over by Ángel Torres, who has also not resolved the economic obstacles to register him in LaLiga.

Dani Carvajal Wants a Clause to Leave in January

The main disagreement is related to the effective duration of his commitment. Dani Carvajal aims to include a provision that would allow him to leave the blue team if an offer from another club arises during the winter market.

Roberto Gómez explained on the La Tribu program that this condition has stalled talks that seemed to be progressing. The journalist states that the medical examination has already been completed, but the possibility of an early exit raises significant doubts within the club.

For Getafe, accepting this clause would mean risking losing the player just a few months after his arrival. José Bordalás had requested a reinforcement for the right-wing but needs a solution that provides continuity during the season.

The situation is crucial because Dani Carvajal has been without a team since leaving Real Madrid. The fullback ended his tenure at the White Club after winning 27 titles, including six Champions League, and could join as a free agent.

His experience with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team had made his potential arrival an option for Bordalás. However, the exit conditions set by the player introduce a difficulty beyond the economic agreement.

Getafe Also Faces Problems with LaLiga

The other unresolved issue is related to the financial control of LaLiga. The club president, Ángel Torres, acknowledged on October 6 that the signing depended on finding a way to register the player.

The economic difficulties are linked to Carvajal's salary assessment. Although the player would have accepted a lower salary than what he received at Real Madrid, the organization must ensure that his incorporation complies with the club's financial limits.

The president's statements have also changed in the last hours. On October 7, Torres stated that there was still no definitive agreement, and all parties, including the player himself, needed to authorize the operation.

Dani Carvajal imposes a clause on Getafe

Negotiations are on hold until next Monday

Despite this situation, negotiations are not off the table. The AS newspaper suggests that the matter could be revisited next Monday, October 12, when the player's representative is expected to return to Spain to try to resolve the situation.

The next step will be to determine if Dani Carvajal agrees to modify his contractual request and if Getafe can obtain authorization to register him. Both conditions must be resolved before his return to professional football can be formalized.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La cláusula que ha complicado el fichaje de Carvajal por el Getafe