Angel Torres Confirms Getafe Deal for Dani Carvajal Has Collapsed
Getafe will not sign Dani Carvajal after club president Angel Torres confirmed that talks over the former Real Madrid right-back have broken down.
Torres addressed the situation at Getafe’s training ground and made clear that the proposed move was no longer alive. The 34-year-old had been strongly linked with a return to La Liga, but José Bordalás will not add the experienced defender to his squad.
Quick facts
- Getafe have abandoned their move for Dani Carvajal.
- Carvajal left Real Madrid in June after winning 27 trophies.
- His last Madrid appearance came in a 4-2 win over Athletic Club on May 23, 2026.
- Getafe are 11th in La Liga on eight points after seven matches.
- Bordalás’ side visit leaders Barcelona at Camp Nou on Saturday.
Carvajal has been without a club since his long Real Madrid spell ended in June. He departed the Bernabéu as one of the most decorated players in the club’s history, with multiple Champions League triumphs among his 27 honours.
His final competitive outing for Madrid was the victory over Athletic Club on May 23, when he started in a 4-2 result. That appearance came after a difficult late stage of his career marked by significant fitness setbacks.
The Spain international sustained an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in October 2024, requiring an extended recovery period. A further serious knee injury in 2025 also interrupted his attempts to establish a sustained run in the first team.
Getafe have won two, drawn two and lost three of their opening seven league games, leaving them 11th with eight points. Their next assignment is a demanding trip to Camp Nou, where Barcelona arrive with a perfect 21 points from seven matches.
