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'Nearing the end' - Dani Carvajal hints at retirement as Real Madrid prepare to confirm signing of new right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold

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<p>Carvajal has been a major part of Real Madrid's successes over the last decade, with the Spanish right-back holding his spot in the first team since emerging in the 2013-14 season under Carlo Ancelotti. The Los Blancos captain has made 427 appearances throughout his career with the club and has won 27 trophies so far.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Carvajal was supposed to be the starter for Ancelotti this season as well, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-injury-crisis-dani-carvajal-vinicius-junior-issues-confirmed-club-updates/blta3c04253e3c717f6" target="_blank">suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) early in the campaign</a> and has been out for the entire season. Real Madrid have now decided to improve the squad for the future and are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-signing-trent-alexander-arnold-in-time-club-world-cup-liverpool-ask-for-compensation-fee/bltcd644514077bfeaf" target="_blank">nearing the signing of Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold</a>, leading to Carvajal has now hinting at a possible retirement.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to the media, Carvajal said: "It's been a long journey. My sports career is already nearing the end. I hope not, but I have to be realistic."</p>

WHAT CARVAJAL SAID

<p>The Spanish international is highly unlikely to retire at the end of this season, but he may take up a back-up role at Real Madrid. However, after the World Cup 2026, he could be headed towards the end of his playing days.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CARVAJAL?

'Nearing the end' - Dani Carvajal hints at retirement as Real Madrid prepare to confirm signing of new right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold | Goal.com

Real Madrid legend Dani Carvajal has hinted at his retirement as Los Blancos&apos; near the signing of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer.

&apos;Nearing the end&apos; - Dani Carvajal hints at retirement as Real Madrid prepare to confirm signing of new right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold

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