In the aftermath of Dani Carvajal's season-ending injury, Real Madrid could sign a new right back—and Trent Alexander-Arnold is technically on the market. Real Madrid confirmed Carvajal suffered a "ruptured anterior cruciate ligament,

A statement from the club added: ‘Following tests carried out on our player Dani Carvajal by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, a rupture of the external collateral ligament and a rupture of the popliteal tendon in his right leg.

Real Madrid have extended defender Dani Carvajal’s contract by a further year until 2026. The 32-year-old right-back’s deal had been due to expire in the summer of 2025. Carvajal’s renewal comes one day after he suffered a likely season-ending knee ligament injury against Villarreal.