Real Madrid have informed star he will replace Dani Carvajal as club captain

Real Madrid announced that Dani Carvajal would be leaving the club in the summer on Monday, as his contract comes to an end. The move continues the ‘curse’ of the Real Madrid captaincy, making it six seasons in a row where the captain has left the club just a year after being appointed.

The 34-year-old has battled injuries over the past two seasons, and having signed Trent Alexander-Arnold as a long-term replacement, have decided to not to prolong the competition between the two. It means Los Blancos must select a new captain, in a year where the dressing room has been accused of lacking leadership.

Real Madrid have informed Fede Valverde he will be captain

The next in line based on longevity at the club is midfielder Fede Valverde, and despite his recent indiscipline, El Chiringuito say that Real Madrid have informed him that he will be the next captain. They did so following his fight with Aurelien Tchouameni, informing him the same day he was handed his €500k fine by the club. Vinicius Junior will be his second in command.