“I must be realistic”

Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal suggested the possibility of early retirement from professional football while working to return to action. The Spanish international missed most of the season by an injury, after having broken his previous cross ligament (ACL) at the start of the campaign.

Carvajal revealed in an interview reported via X that he understood that his career as a footballer approached his end. The 33 -year -old revealed that he had chosen to be realistic in his assessment, indicating that he has no more years to play.

“It was a long trip. My sports career is already approaching the end. I hope not, but I must be realistic ”.

Dani Carvajal was at Real Madrid during his senior career, but appreciated an unforgettable 2024 before his injury. The rear right helped Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League and Laliga titles during the 2023-24 season, marking in the Champions League final. He then helped Spain win Euro 2024 and was nominated for the Ballon d’Or.

Carvajal only presented Eight times in Laliga this season before undergoing his injury against Villarreal in October. The rear right should return to the action in time for the FIFA club World Cup next month, but is preparing his mind for retirement.

Real Madrid presented Dani Carvajal an extension of one year until 2026 after his injury, and the Spaniard could choose to retire at the end of the 2025-26 season. Los Blancos has already agreed to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold as its long-term replacement at the club.

Real Madrid announces the signing of international Spain

Real Madrid announced the addition of the Spanish international dean Huijsen to their team for next season after having found an agreement with Bournemouth. Los Blancos managed to beat a crowd of clubs at the signing of the 20 -year -old man, with Xabi Alonso would have played a key role.

Huijsen was the subject of a war tug of some of the largest parties in Europe, notably Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal, before choosing to join Los Blancos. They will pay his release clause of 50 million pounds sterling on three payments and sign it to a contract until 2030.

Dean Huijsen refused a move to Santiago Bernabeu at 16 from Malaga, rather choosing to move to Juventus. The young defender will join the team before the FIFA club World Cup, where he should make his debut under Alonso.