Real Madrid captain to leave at the end of the season as club decide against renewal
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal will leave the club at the end of the season as his contract will not be renewed. The 34-year-old right-back has been with the team for 13 years and has played a significant role in their success. Despite hopes for a contract extension, the club has decided against it, marking the end of an era for the player.
- ▪Dani Carvajal will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires on June 30.
- ▪He has been a part of the first-team setup for 13 years after returning from Bayer Leverkusen.
- ▪Carvajal has won 26 trophies with Real Madrid, including four La Liga titles and six UEFA Champions League crowns.
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