Getafe cannot currently register a potential move for Dani Carvajal because of LaLiga’s economic control rules, according to an explanation given on Cadena SER.
The situation was discussed by presenter Manu Carreno and journalist Tono Garcia after Getafe president Angel Torres expressed an interest in signing the Real Madrid player. However, Garcia said the club’s ambitions were not matched by its current financial position.
Getafe’s squad cost limit is understood to be approximately 56 to 57 million euros. Any proposed deal for Carvajal would be reviewed by an independent three-person committee, which would determine whether the terms were in line with market values and whether Getafe had sufficient room within its squad cost allowance.
The panel is not affiliated with either LaLiga or the RFEF and includes people with economic and sporting expertise. Its assessment would take into account Carvajal’s salary, any transfer fee, his age, injury history, the club he is joining from and his previous earnings.
The process is designed to prevent undeclared payments or fraud, such as a club reporting a fee or salary of 2 million euros while paying an additional 2 million through irregular sponsorship agreements or other undisclosed arrangements.
“If it meets the requirements, it’s approved; if not, it’s not approved,” Garcia said. He added that the regulations had been agreed by all LaLiga clubs and were not rules introduced by Javier Tebas alone.
The discussion then turned to whether a player’s previous salary should affect his ability to accept a significantly lower wage. Carreno questioned why Carvajal could not choose to earn 400,000 euros at Getafe, Valladolid or another club after previously earning 10 million euros at Real Madrid.
Other commentators argued that Carvajal might simply want to play in his hometown and should not be forced to move to Saudi Arabia or another destination to maintain a higher income.
Garcia rejected the idea that the committee’s decision was based on simply refusing to believe the player. He said the experts would compare Carvajal’s previous and current salary, his market value and the proposed transfer terms before deciding whether Getafe could afford the deal.
He also gave the example of a club having only 500,000 euros, or perhaps 400,000 euros, left in its available squad cost allowance after spending on transfers. If Carvajal accepted that amount, the question would be why the move could not proceed.
“Why should LaLiga prevent him from doing so?” Garcia asked, while acknowledging that the committee could assess the relevant financial factors.
Another commentator said LaLiga might possess information unavailable publicly and pointed out that the organisation had not approved the transfer. He added that players such as Jesus Navas and Joaquin had earned relatively low salaries at Sevilla towards the ends of their careers, suggesting that experienced players can accept substantially reduced wages.
