Dani Carvajal has reportedly agreed to join Getafe after leaving Real Madrid, with LaLiga approval of the club’s financial limits still required

Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal is set to continue his career in LaLiga after reportedly reaching an agreement to join Getafe as a free agent.

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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Tuesday that Carvajal had said yes to Getafe, with the agreement completed between the player and the Madrid-based club.

Romano said the defender had also completed his medical examinations, while Getafe are now waiting for approval from LaLiga over the club’s financial-control limits before making the move official.

The development was also reported by Spanish media, with AS confirming that Carvajal had passed his medical and that the agreement between the player and Getafe had been closed, subject to LaLiga approval.

The move would bring the 34-year-old back into competitive football after his contract with Real Madrid ended on June 30.

Carvajal had remained without a club since leaving the Santiago Bernabéu, despite interest from several destinations. He ultimately opted to continue his career in Spain and remain based in the Madrid area.

Getafe coach José Bordalás has reportedly played an important role in convincing the experienced right-back to join the club.

Spanish reports said Bordalás personally contacted Carvajal to explain the role he could play in his team and the importance of his experience within the squad.

Carvajal is also understood to have been attracted by the opportunity to remain in Madrid, allowing him to continue his career without relocating his family.

The move represents a remarkable next chapter for a defender who spent more than a decade at Real Madrid after returning to the club from Bayer Leverkusen in 2013.

During his time at Madrid, Carvajal became one of the club’s most decorated players, winning six Champions League titles among a collection of major domestic and international honours. He also won the European Championship with Spain in 2024.

His departure from Real Madrid followed a difficult period affected by injuries, including a serious right-knee injury suffered in October 2024.

The defender subsequently underwent further surgery and made only limited appearances towards the end of his Madrid career.

Getafe’s interest therefore represents an opportunity for Carvajal to prove he can still compete at the highest level of Spanish football.

For Getafe, his arrival would add considerable experience and leadership to Bordalás’ squad, particularly given Carvajal’s extensive experience in high-pressure matches.

The principal issue now lies outside the player’s agreement.

Getafe must secure LaLiga’s approval to register the former Spain international within the club’s financial-control parameters.

Reports earlier in the day had identified the salary-cap issue as the main obstacle to completing the transfer.

Once that approval is secured, Getafe are expected to formally announce Carvajal’s arrival.

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The transfer would see one of Real Madrid’s most decorated recent players remain in the Spanish capital, but swap the Santiago Bernabéu for Getafe’s Coliseum as he begins a new phase of his career.