Carvajal already knows he will play for Real Madrid next year. Although the club has still to make it official, the player knows he will be returning to the Bernabéu next season after his successful adventure with Leverkusen. The 21 year old, who came through the club’s youth system, will be the first signing of Madrid’s new project.

Real Madrid made the decision to buy the defender back a few months ago, around the same time it was decided that Mourinho would not continue at the club.

The Portuguese coach, who was very much in favour of the player joining the Bundesliga in the first place, was the main obstacle to his return. Now all that remains is for 'Los Blancos' to honour the buy-back clause of around €8 million, or reach an agreement with the German side, who have already shown interest in other homegrown players such as Jesé and Cheryshev.