Carvajal seeks Premier; Liverpool and City rule him out, Fulham option
In the Real Madrid dressing room, the outgoing captain Dani Carvajal, 34, says goodbye before becoming a free agent on June 30, 2026, after 23 years of association with the club. Sharing the information, the photo comes from Agencies. His entourage has taken his offer to the Premier League, specifically to Liverpool and Manchester City, who have so far turned it down.
Offer to Premier League clubs
On June 30, the date set by Real Madrid's official statement, Carvajal was left without a contract after 23 years. He has amassed 450 matches and 27 titles with the white shirt, and no other player at the club has won more European Cups than him. His entourage has submitted his candidacy to Liverpool and Manchester City, but neither has started negotiations or accepted his terms.
Both Premier League teams have heard the proposal, but the player has not received a binding offer. The lack of agreement is due to the full‑back demanding the same "crack" conditions he enjoyed during thirteen seasons in Real Madrid's first team, and the clubs have rejected those demands.
Moreover, Carvajal has interest outside England, which allows him to sign with the market closed and removes the pressure of transfer deadlines. This flexibility opens the door to other leagues, although his entourage has prioritized the Premier League as the primary option.
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Possible alternatives in England
Fulham is considering a move for the 34‑year‑old full‑back, with Álvaro Arbeloa as a possible support in the search that began with his departure from Real Madrid. Fulham represents a step below the target Carvajal has set, but it could be the only concrete route for his return to England.
In July, the player appeared as an option for Deportivo, but that alternative fell outside his plans as he requires a top‑level club. The financial package attached to the signing is the main obstacle, not his résumé or his achievements.
The recent controversy also does not help: Carvajal left Real Madrid with an internal veto on the signing of Rodri, a story broken by this outlet, and responded with a "Lie" on Instagram to the accusation related to the Rodri case. That noise is assessed by any club before committing.
September progresses and the scenario does not shift. If none of the three English clubs takes the step, Carvajal has two paths left: lower the bar of what he demands or attend to the interest he already has outside England.