Official: Dani Carvajal to Leave Real Madrid After 23 Seasons
The club confirms the departure of one of its greatest legends, with a farewell tribute set at the Santiago Bernabéu
Real Madrid has officially announced that Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of the season, bringing an end to a remarkable 23-year journey. The Spanish defender will play his final match in a Real Madrid shirt against Athletic Bilbao.
The club confirmed that Carvajal’s contract, which expires on June 30, will not be renewed. In an official statement, Real Madrid expressed deep gratitude and admiration: “Real Madrid and our captain Dani Carvajal have agreed to bring to an end a wonderful era as a player at the end of this season. The club wishes to express its appreciation and affection for one of the greatest legends in our history and world football.”
A Legendary Career Comes to an End
Carvajal leaves behind an extraordinary legacy. He is one of only five players in football history to have won six European Cups, playing a key role in one of the most successful eras in the club’s history.
Having joined Real Madrid in 2002, he spent 10 years in the academy before becoming a first-team regular for 13 seasons. During that time, he won an incredible 27 trophies, including:
- 6 Champions League titles
- 6 Club World Cups
- 5 UEFA Super Cups
- 4 La Liga titles
- 2 Copa del Rey trophies
- 4 Spanish Super Cups
Individual Achievements and International Success
On a personal level, Carvajal was named in the FIFA FIFPro World XI in 2024 and included in The Best FIFA Men’s Team of the Year. He was also named Man of the Match in the 2024 Champions League final, where he scored.
Across his career with Real Madrid, he made 450 appearances and scored 14 goals. With the Spain national football team, he earned 51 caps and won UEFA Euro 2024 and the UEFA Nations League in 2023.
Florentino Pérez Pays Tribute
Club president Florentino Pérez also paid an emotional tribute: “Dani Carvajal is a legend and a symbol of Real Madrid and its academy. His image alongside our beloved Alfredo Di Stéfano laying the first stone of Real Madrid City will forever remain in the hearts of all Madridistas. He has always represented the values of this club in an exemplary way. This will always be his home.”
A Fitting Farewell
Real Madrid confirmed that Carvajal will be honored at the Santiago Bernabéu during the team’s final league match. His departure had been expected for weeks, but the official announcement marks the end of an era.
As the curtain falls on his legendary career at the club, fans prepare for an emotional farewell to one of the most iconic right-backs in Real Madrid history.
