Spanish right-back Dani Carvajal made an interesting public statement this Thursday. In an interview with Esquire, the Real Madrid player clearly indicated his next potential destination should he leave the Spanish capital in the coming months.

It has been more than eleven years since he joined Real Madrid. After starting with the club’s reserve team and gaining experience during a season at Bayer Leverkusen (2012-2013, 36 matches), Dani Carvajal took charge of the right side of the Merengue defence. Having become a living legend of Florentino Pérez’s club with over 426 matches and about ten goals, the 32-year-old is now looking to explore new horizons. Gravely injured in the knee last October, Dani, who will not play again this season, had his contract extended by one more year with Real Madrid.

Carvajal’s big announcement about his future

However, the player, whose absence is sorely felt in Real Madrid’s defence at the moment, might not see out his contract, which runs until the summer of 2026. Aware that Trent Alexander-Arnold is likely to join the team, Dani Carvajal has no intention of warming the bench in hopes of extending his time at his beloved club. Much like Nacho Fernandez, who packed his bags last June to cash in on a move to Saudi Arabia, Carvajal has indicated that he is very likely to finish his career somewhere in Qatar.

“Would I consider moving to Qatar? Yes, without a doubt. It wouldn’t seem crazy to me. I’ve already said that if I left Real Madrid, I wouldn’t play in Europe, nor compete with Real Madrid in the Champions League or in Spain. Qatar is a possible destination,” the 32-year-old full-back revealed in an interview with Esquire.

Qatar: a logical choice for Carvajal

No doubt reassured by his brother-in-law Joselu, who has been playing in the Qatari league for a few months now, Carvajal envisions himself moving to this destination, which has been a financial haven for football stars. It must be said that, after winning everything with Real Madrid, the Spanish veteran, who had an outstanding last season, should be thinking about his financial future. Given that Real Madrid does not splurge on paying its players, he might, like Ramos, Asensio, Benzema, or Cristiano, venture abroad and prioritise destinations that provide financial security.

At 32, it would not be surprising to see Dani leave next summer, especially if Trent Alexander-Arnold arrives. With his star status, Alexander-Arnold would be expected to play from the first few weeks. It is worth noting that, in his interview with Esquire, Carvajal, who has resumed physical exercises following his knee surgery, expressed hope to return in time to participate in the 32-team Club World Cup set to take place in the United States.