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Dani Carvajal will depart Real Madrid when his contract expires on 30 June, with the club confirming they will not offer the captain an extension. The news, reported by Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, draws the curtain on a 13-year association between the 34-year-old right-back and the club he has captained.
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This departure follows a pattern at Real Madrid over the past two summers, during which the club moved on from several dressing room heavyweights, including Toni Kroos, Nacho Fernandez, Lucas Vazquez, and Luka Modric. Carvajal is the latest in that line.
A Career Built on Titles
Carvajal returns to Real Madrid after a season-long loan at Bayer Leverkusen back in 2013 and has since become the longest-serving member of the current squad. Over 440 appearances for Los Blancos have produced 26 trophies, a haul that includes four La Liga titles and six UEFA Champions League crowns. Few players in the club’s modern history can match that record.
His standing within the squad did shift this season. Injuries limited his availability, and the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold further reduced his role. Speculation about his future had been building for months, and despite personal hopes of securing a new deal, the club’s position is now clear.
What Comes Next for Carvajal
Carvajal is aware the club will not renew his deal and is preparing to say farewell. He will hope to feature in Real Madrid‘s final two matches of the season and receive a proper send-off from the Santiago Bernabéu faithful.
Regarding his next destination, moves to Saudi Arabia or Qatar had been discussed in previous months, though recent political tensions in the region have introduced uncertainty around those options. His next step remains open.
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