It looks like Dani Carvajal’s next chapter is finally about to be written — and it leads not to some glamorous European destination, but to the Estadio Coliseum in Getafe. According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, the two parties are now exchanging documents and a signature is expected imminently, with Moretto stating the deal could be completed “between today and tomorrow morning.”
What Happened
The story of Carvajal’s potential move to Getafe has been simmering in the Spanish press for several weeks. The 34-year-old became a free agent over the summer after his contract at Real Madrid expired, bringing the curtain down on one of the most decorated careers the club has seen from a player in his position. Initially, talks with Getafe were reported to be progressing smoothly — then came a familiar obstacle: La Liga’s notoriously strict financial fair play regulations. The deal stalled, the headlines went quiet, and many assumed it had simply fallen apart.
But according to the latest update emerging early this week, La Liga has finally given the green light, clearing the way for manager José Bordalás to land his man. Moretto’s report, published on October 12th, 2026, suggests the paperwork is already moving between the two camps. Barring any last-minute hiccup, Carvajal will be back in La Liga — just not in the white of Real Madrid.
What It Means for Real Madrid Fans
For supporters of Los Blancos, this is a moment loaded with emotion. Carvajal is not just any former player — he spent the vast majority of his career at the Bernabéu and is widely regarded as one of the finest right-backs of his generation. He was a cornerstone of the team through multiple Champions League triumphs, La Liga title runs, and countless historic nights in Europe. Watching him pull on a different jersey — even one as unglamorous as Getafe’s — is the kind of bittersweet farewell that comes with loving a club at the highest level.
It’s also worth noting that Carvajal’s departure from Real Madrid itself was not without drama. The Spaniard suffered a serious injury during the 2024-25 season that raised significant questions about whether he would ever return to top-level football at all. That he has recovered to the point of being attractive to a La Liga side — and that he still wants to compete at this level at 34 — says a great deal about his determination and professionalism.
From a purely football perspective, Real Madrid will have moved on. The club has had time to address the right-back position since Carvajal’s contract expired, and the squad will have evolved accordingly. But the emotional connection between this player and the fanbase doesn’t simply disappear when a contract does.
What’s Next
For Getafe, landing Carvajal — even at 34, even after a significant injury layoff — would represent a genuine coup. José Bordalás is a manager who knows how to get the best out of experienced, battle-hardened players, and his side’s direct, physically intense style of play could suit a defender who still has something to prove. La Liga’s financial regulations making this one complicated to push through also suggests Getafe had to work hard to make the numbers add up, which speaks to how much the club wanted this to happen.
Once the ink is dry, Madridistas will no doubt keep a close eye on how Carvajal gets on. There may even be a mixed reaction when Getafe visit the Bernabéu — that unique combination of warm applause and the strange sight of a club legend in opposition colours. For now, though, all that remains is the formality of the signature. One of Real Madrid’s modern greats is about to start life on the other side.
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