In a recent interview with the Athletic, Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal offered an update on his future. Carvajal said,
“I have until next summer on my contract. I’m not considering retirement at the moment. I talk about it with my family: I want to enjoy every game, every training session. As the years go by, you realise you have to give more value to every moment and enjoy it.
“The relationship I have with the club is very transparent, very clear. If both parties agree to continue, I hope to stay here for many years.”
Carvajal’s Impressive Form At The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium
Carvajal had a solid campaign at the Madrid club recently as he produced a run of impressive performances on the right side of Carlo Ancelotti’s defence. The Spain international made 41 appearances for Los Blancos last season, scoring six times and securing five assists on all fronts.
The 32-year-old was a good performer when defending inside his half based on his average of 1.7 tackles, 0.8 interceptions and 1.6 clearances per game in La Liga football. He was even tidy when distributing the ball from the back after making 87.3% of his attempted passes in league football (stats via whoscored).
What Should Real Madrid Boss Carlo Ancelotti Do With Regards To Carvajal?
Carvajal loves a tackle and can time his challenges well to earn possession back for his side on the defensive end of the field. He usually clears the danger when the opposition are on the offensive and can chip in by scoring and creating his fair share of goals from the right flank.
The Spanish talent is primarily a right-back but can also serve as a central defender if told to do so. However, standing at 1.73m, he struggled to win aerial duels for his team. Still, there is no denying how important Carvajal has been for Real Madrid in recent years.
When fit, the Spaniard is still more than capable of earning regular first-team football at the Madrid club. Therefore, Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti would be wise to keep hold of him for a few more years by offering him a short-term deal soon as the player’s contract will run out next summer.
