India, Oct. 13 -- Dani Carvajal has signed for Getafe after LaLiga approved the deal, completing a surprise move for the former Real Madrid captain. The 34-year-old right-back joins as a free agent after his contract with Los Blancos expired in June, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty surrounding his future.

Deal Confirmed After LaLiga Approval

Getafe have completed the signing after resolving the financial regulations issue that had threatened to derail the transfer. Spanish newspaper AS reported that club president Angel Torres provided a personal guarantee to help meet LaLiga's financial requirements, clearing the way for the move.

Carvajal had already completed his medical examination and reached a verbal agreement with Getafe...