Getafe: Dani Carvajal explains his departure from Real Madrid

The Spanish defender looks back on his departure

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Getafe: Dani Carvajal explains his departure from Real Madrid

Last summer, Dani Carvajal decided to turn the page on Real Madrid. A few days ago, he signed for Getafe. His departure from Real Madrid came as a surprise to many Madrid supporters. Recently, the Spanish defender felt the need to explain himself.

Speaking on El Larguero on Cadena SER, Dani Carvajal revealed that his gradual loss of playing time had weighed heavily on his decision. “From the time I returned after my arthroscopy in October, around January or February, I started to become less and less important on the pitch. At the end of the season, my entourage and the club got in touch, and we decided that leaving was the best solution. Over the last two years, with my injury, I had missed football a little and I wanted to feel like a player again,” he explained.

Carvajal explains his move to Getafe

Having decided to join Getafe, Dani Carvajal explained that the move was driven by his desire to enjoy playing on the pitch again. “It was a very emotional decision. Football is my life. I think I still have several years left to play, and I want to continue enjoying it,” the Spain international said.

🚨 Dani Carvajal: "Do I regret going for the ball that caused my bad injury in 2024? We were winning 2-0 and it was the last minute. But that's just how I am. My mother often tells me, "With Getafe, take it easy now, pace yourself, don't go for every ball." I tell her, "I don't do that, that's not me." What's gotten me to this career is giving my all in every training session and every match. That's how I understand this sport, and I'm not going to change it. And well, life isn't always a bed of roses. That injury after the EURO was a tough blow, but you have to be positive. I've been able to enjoy my children's childhood, spend a lot of time at home, and become much stronger mentally by overcoming small phases of recovery. That major injury has made me mature a lot." @diarioas
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) October 27, 2026

The financial aspect was never a priority for Carvajal. “Obviously, I didn’t come to Getafe for the money. I simply wanted to play football,” he insisted.

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