End of the road? Dani Carvajal close to leaving Real Madrid

Dani could leave Real as a free agent.

Details: According to The Athletic, 34-year-old right-back Dani Carvajal may depart Real Madrid this summer due to a lack of playing time.

Reports suggest that Carvajal's current form has raised doubts within the club's management about the need to offer him a new contract, while the player himself is eager for more minutes on the pitch than he is currently receiving.

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This situation could result in Carvajal leaving Real as a free agent this coming summer, ending a 13-year spell in Madrid.

Carvajal joined Real in 2013 from Bayer Leverkusen for €6.5 million. He has made 438 appearances for Los Blancos, scoring 14 goals and providing 65 assists. This season, Carvajal has featured in just 10 matches for Real and has yet to contribute with a goal or assist.

His contract with Los Merengues runs until the summer of 2026, and his market value is estimated at €7 million by Transfermarkt.

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