Exciting times ahead. Nothing on who the new manager's gonna be? Also, why should I be excited about this Carvajal?
Five breakout players of the season 2012-13 http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/thescoutsnotebook/id/360?cc=5901
Name: Dani Carvajal
Age: 21
Club: Bayer Leverkusen
Position: Defender
Nationality: Spanish
After impressing for Real Madrid's Castilla side last season, Dani Carvajal moved to the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen in an attempt to continue his development at a higher level. It would appear, though, that Real Madrid are already regretting his release, with reports continuing to link the Spaniard with a return to the Bernabeu.
Carvajal's contract at Leverkusen means that Real Madrid are able to recapture him this summer for a fee in the region of €6.5 million. While that would represent a €1.5 million loss for the club, it is a price many would consider worth paying for the rising full-back star. With Real's current right-back Alvaro Arbeloa drastically out of form, Carvajal's performances in Germany have begun to resonate all the more profoundly at his former club.
The 21-year-old Spaniard is a modern full-back, skilled in defence and ever willing to join the attack. He has been a contributor of several assists in the Bundesliga this season, pushing forward down the right flank, while always remaining aware of his responsibilities. He may still, on occasion, be caught out of position, but has improved in this respect as the season has progressed.
Returning to the Bernabeu will be a challenge for the young full-back, but one that he is capable of succeeding at. Carvajal is combative and determined in defence, and is reasonably good aerially for a player of just 5-foot-8. Given his outstanding displays this campaign, and impressive attitude, it would be little surprise to see Real Madrid splash out to recapture his services this summer. He is simply too good to be allowed to slip away.