Faith in times of trouble: Pered proposed a contract with Carvahal just one day after he was injured…
Loyalty in times of trouble: Perez proposed a contract extension for Carvahal just a day after the injury. Daniel Carvahal’s words reveal the club’s approach to personnel management. After suffering a serious injury, which in modern football often becomes a reason to freeze negotiations or even terminate contracts, Florentino Perez acted quickly. Just 24 hours later, the Madrid boss personally proposed an extension to the contract with the right-back. “Thank you, Don Florentino,” said the player, emphasizing the human aspect of club management during times when a player is at his most vulnerable. This decision goes against the usual practice in European football, where financial risks after serious injuries are usually shifted onto the player’s shoulders. Perez decided to rely on loyalty and the long-term value of the player. Carvahal, who has played for Real Madrid for over a decade, has won many trophies and has become an unofficial leader of the team’s defense. He received a clear message from the club: the club values not only his current performance, but also his contributions to the team’s history. Real Madrid’s decision strengthens the club’s reputation as an organization where sportsmanship is valued over short-term profits. For Carvahal, this is not only moral support, but also a psychological foundation for his recovery. It is expected that the formalities will be resolved soon, but it’s already clear that Madrid has once again shown that loyalty to their own people is important, even when circumstances dictate otherwise.