Getafe seal deal for Dani Carvajal and target Dani Parejo next
Dani Carvajal has reached an agreement with Getafe to join as a free agent and sign until the end of the season. The former Real Madrid captain passed his medical, and his official presentation is planned after the Conference League game against Universitatea Craiova. Getafe are also in talks with Dani Parejo and working on another signing for Bordalás.

Getafe have completed the signing of Dani Carvajal, the former Real Madrid captain, who arrives as a free agent to strengthen the right-back position until the end of the season. Club president Ángel Torres has confirmed that the deal is closed and only the final paperwork remains. The player will be presented after the Conference League match against Universitatea Craiova.
- Carvajal has already passed his medical and will sign until the end of the season.
- Getafe had to provide a financial guarantee to LaLiga before registering him because of salary cap limits.
- Ángel Torres confirmed that only the paperwork is still pending.
- Carvajal is expected to be presented after the Conference League fixture against Universitatea Craiova.
- After Carvajal, Getafe are negotiating with Dani Parejo and working on a third addition.
How Getafe sealed the Carvajal deal
Dani Carvajal had everything lined up with Getafe for several days. The right-back passed his medical and was ready to sign a contract tying him to the club until the end of the current campaign. The operation stalled, however, when the club tried to complete his registration with LaLiga.
The Madrid club had no room within its salary limit to register the defender. Ángel Torres responded by presenting a financial guarantee to LaLiga, which has created the necessary budget margin for this period and cleared the way for Carvajal to be registered without further obstacles.
When Carvajal will be presented and his role under Bordalás
Getafe plan to present Carvajal right after the Conference League match against Universitatea Craiova, which takes place on Thursday. That schedule allows the club to handle the official announcement calmly and give the full-back the welcome his career deserves.
Under José Bordalás, Carvajal brings experience, authority and depth on the right side. Getafe have started the season in inconsistent form and are managing three demanding competitions, so adding a player with Carvajal's pedigree gives the squad a significant boost in quality.
Dani Parejo emerges as Getafe's next target in the free agent market
After securing Carvajal, Getafe have stepped up contacts to bring in Dani Parejo. The 37-year-old midfielder from Coslada is without a club after leaving Villarreal at the end of last season, making him an appealing option to strengthen the midfield.
Parejo is one of LaLiga's most recognizable midfielders. He came through at Real Madrid and later played for Valencia and Villarreal. He also wore the Getafe shirt between 2009 and 2011, fifteen years ago, so a return would carry strong emotional weight for the player.
Getafe are working on another reinforcement for Bordalás
Getafe's activity does not stop with Carvajal and Parejo. The club continues to monitor the free agent market and is working on another name who could arrive at the Coliseum to give Bordalás more options. The sporting department is looking to add attacking firepower for a team competing in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey and the Conference League.
That search responds to a demanding season and a disappointing start in domestic competition. Getafe's recruitment team believes the room for improvement lies in strengthening several positions and has not ruled out landing a marquee signing before the free agent window closes.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Has Carvajal already signed for Getafe?
The agreement is sealed and only the final documentation is pending. Carvajal has passed his medical and will sign until the end of the season. His official presentation will take place after the Conference League match.
Why was Carvajal's LaLiga registration delayed?
Getafe had no room within their salary limit when they tried to register him. Ángel Torres presented a financial guarantee to LaLiga to create budget margin and complete the registration.
Is Dani Parejo going to join Getafe?
Talks between Getafe and Dani Parejo have already taken place and the club is optimistic. Parejo, who is a free agent after leaving Villarreal, played for Getafe between 2009 and 2011.