Where Did Madrid Buy Carvajal From?

By Michael Ferguson

If you’re a Real Madrid fan, you’re probably familiar with Dani Carvajal. The Spanish right-back has been a key player for the club since he returned in 2013. But where did Madrid buy Carvajal from?

Carvajal’s Early Career
Before we get into that, let’s take a quick look at Carvajal’s early career. He started playing football for local team Escuela de Fútbol Madrid Oeste when he was just six years old. From there, he moved to the youth academy of Real Madrid.

Carvajal spent six years in the academy before being released at the age of 14. He then joined AD Parla, a local team in Madrid. After one season there, he moved to AD Alcorcón.

In 2010, Carvajal signed for Real Madrid’s city rivals Atlético Madrid. He played for Atlético’s B team for one season before moving to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.

Madrid Buy Back Carvajal
Now we come to the question at hand: where did Madrid buy Carvajal from? The answer is Bayer Leverkusen.

After spending one season in Germany, Real Madrid exercised their buy-back clause and brought Carvajal back to the Bernabéu in 2013. The clause allowed Madrid to re-sign Carvajal for €6.5 million, less than what they sold him for just a year earlier.

Carvajal’s Impact at Real Madrid

Since his return to Real Madrid, Carvajal has been an important player for the club. He is known for his attacking prowess as well as his defensive abilities.

In his first season back at the club, Carvajal helped Madrid win their tenth Champions League title. He has since won three more Champions League titles with the club, as well as two La Liga titles.

Carvajal has also been capped by the Spanish national team, representing his country at the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016.

Conclusion

So there you have it. Madrid bought Carvajal back from Bayer Leverkusen in 2013 for €6.5 million. Since then, he has become an integral part of the team, helping them win multiple trophies.

Carvajal’s story is a reminder that sometimes it takes a bit of time and experience to reach your goals. Despite being released by Real Madrid’s academy as a teenager, Carvajal persevered and worked his way back to the club he loves.