Real Madrid announce contract extension of Dani Carvajal as defender pens new deal despite ACL injury

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Real Madrid has confirmed that Dani Carvajal's contract has been extended to last until the summer of 2026.

This decision, communicated via an official statement on the club's website, honours an agreement reached prior to Carvajal's severe knee injury, underlining the club's commitment to its players' welfare and acknowledging Carvajal's enduring legacy at the club.

The defender suffered a horrific ACL injury in Real Madrid's match against Villarreal. The injury means the veteran is likely to be out till the start of next season at least. But amid this, the Madrid giants have offered the player a new deal, which will see him at the club till the end of the 2025-26 season.

Dani Carvajal's journey with Real Madrid is a tale of dedication and success, beginning in 2002 when he joined the club at the tender age of 10. Over the years, Carvajal has progressed through every level of Real Madrid's youth system. After a year at Bayer Leverkusen, he joined back the Madrid outfit in 2013.

During his tenure with the first team since 2013, Carvajal has distinguished himself as a pivotal figure in football, amassing an impressive collection of 26 titles across 427 matches. His achievements with Real Madrid include securing 6 Champions League titles, 5 Club World Cups, 5 UEFA Super Cups, 4 La Liga titles, 2 Copa del Rey titles, and 4 Supercopa de Espana titles, placing him among the elite players who have won 6 European Cups.

The 32-year-old was also adjudged as Player of the Match in the UEFA Champions League final last season, in which Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund. The Spain international was also part of the La Roja squad which won the Euro championship in the summer.

Real Madrid has made a decent start to the LaLiga season as they sit 2nd in the points table, 3 points behind leaders Barcelona ahead of the upcoming international break.