Dani Carvajal currently stands as the most seasoned player in the Real Madrid lineup and serves as the team’s first captain.
Unfortunately, injuries have hindered his ability to play regularly this season and have raised questions regarding his future with the club, especially since his contract is set to expire in June.
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Carvajal’s Desire to Stay
According to Guillermo Rai of The Athletic, Carvajal wishes to extend his tenure at Real Madrid beyond this season and is awaiting the club’s outreach regarding a possible contract renewal.
However, sources close to the 34-year-old suggest that it may be premature to arrive at a final decision about his future at this time.
From Real Madrid’s perspective, they regard their captain as an “institution,” implying that renewing his contract isn’t treated as a routine affair.
Will Carvajal stay or leave? (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Officials at the club have made it clear that Carvajal does not need to wait until the season concludes to discuss his contract extension, and any decision made will be a “mutual agreement” rather than unilateral.
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Meanwhile, sources close to the player describe the renewal process as complicated due to ongoing physical issues that have impacted his performance this season.
Carvajal underwent arthroscopic surgery for a knee injury in October last year. Although he has been back on the field for a month now, the 34-year-old has had limited playing time, as full recovery is taking longer than expected.
As developments unfold in the coming weeks, one thing is evident: if he departs, Carvajal is likely to avoid staying in Europe, as he does not wish to join a club that could potentially face Real Madrid in the future.
The veteran captain has previously hinted at the possibility of moving to clubs in the MLS, Saudi Arabia, or Qatar, where his close friend Joselu currently plays.