Real Madrid captain talks FIFA Club World Cup, future at club – ‘MLS is one of the options’ | OneFootball

Following Luka Modric’s emotional exit from Real Madrid, Dani Carvajal has become the club’s new captain as the team braces itself for a new chapter under Xabi Alonso.

Alonso’s mettle will be tested in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, which will be the Spaniard’s first major tournament in charge of Los Blancos.

With a little less than two weeks remaining before the Club World Cup, Real Madrid’s new captain Carvajal spoke to FIFA.com, talking about the new tournament as well as his future at the club.

Carvajal on FIFA Club World Cup

Talking about the Club World Cup, Carvajal hailed the new format and what it could mean for clubs competing in this tournament.

“The Club World Cup? It’s a new tournament, a great World Cup, as the name suggests. The best teams in the world compete in it, and I think the club and I are very excited about it,” he said (h/t MARCA).

It appears Carvajal loves the idea of a tournament where various top clubs across the world can participate.

Dani Carvajal is looking forward to playing in the FIFA Club World Cup (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

“The combination of different types of football, leagues, and continents makes it a very special tournament. This year, we have already faced Pachuca and Salzburg. We have this previous experience, and we are looking forward to the first day,” he added.

Real Madrid kickstart their FIFA Club World Cup campaign on June 18 when they take on Saudi Arabian giants Al Hilal.

Carvajal on Real Madrid future, MLS

Carvajal went on to talk about his future at Real Madrid. He was specifically about his contract, which expires at the end of next season and the road ahead.

Carvajal confirmed that he would likel to try another league once he leaves Real Madrid and it appears MLS is one of the leagues he desires to play in.

“Yes, I have already said in a previous interview that the day I leave Real Madrid, or the day we decide together not to continue, I would like to try a league other than Europe, and MLS is one of the options,” he said.

It will be interesting to see what will be the role of Carvajal under Alonso next season now that Real Madrid have confirmed the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

It is very much possible that the veteran could play a reduced role in the first team, with Alexander-Arnold largely being promoted as the first-choice right-back for Real Madrid next season.