Getafe have completed the signing of right-back Dani Carvajal after overcoming LaLiga's salary cap issues with a personal guarantee from president Ángel Torres. The 34-year-old, a free agent for four months, will sign until the end of the season and be presented after Thursday's Conference League match.
Carvajal passed his medical and the deal was agreed days ago, but registration was delayed by financial regulations. "Se ha roto todo, no hay nada," Ángel Torres said of the negotiations, which ultimately succeeded. The defender, who has 51 Spain caps and 29 career trophies including six Champions Leagues, prioritized staying near his family in the Madrid region. His experience is an immediate asset for a squad looking to improve its defensive stats after an irregular start.
Boost for Bordalás
Carvajal's arrival is a key boost for José Bordalás's squad, which faces a demanding schedule across three competitions. Getafe, 14th in the standings with 8 points from eight games, seeks defensive stability after conceding ten goals. Their last match was a 3-0 defeat at Barcelona.
The club is not stopping there and remains in talks with 37-year-old midfielder Dani Parejo, who is without a club after leaving Villarreal. Parejo, who previously played for Getafe between 2009 and 2011, would be another free signing. "Estamos intentando cerrarlo, pero parece que va a llegar a buen puerto. Sí, si se da estoy muy contento," Carvajal said about his former teammate's potential move.
The squad is looking for more depth ahead of a busy fixture list that includes the Copa del Rey and the Conference League. The next league fixture is the derby against Rayo Vallecano at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez on 19 October, a direct clash against the 13th-placed side. The club is also monitoring its injuries list to handle this period with maximum security.
More detail at Marca - Primera
