Breaking News in Women's Soccer: Olga Carmona Won't Continue at Real Madrid. According to Cadena COPE, the white captain has decided to end her time at the merengue club.
Carmona wants to start a new professional adventure abroad. Her destination: Paris Saint-Germain.
The Sevillian, whose contract ends this summer, has chosen not to renew and to head to France, where one of Europe's great giants awaits her: PSG. A decision that Florentino Pérez and Real Madrid's sports management tried to reverse until the last moment, but without success.
A Farewell That Marks a Before and After
Olga Carmona is not just any player. She is a living history of Spanish soccer: her goal in the 2023 World Cup final gave Spain its first women's world title. Since then, she became a national icon and one of Real Madrid's pillars, both on and off the field.
As team captain, Carmona has been the footballer with the most minutes on the left wing and an absolute reference for the locker room. Her departure leaves a void that won't be easy to fill, either football-wise or emotionally.
Real Madrid Tried to Retain Her, but PSG Was More Ambitious
For months, the white club had begun negotiations to renew Olga Carmona. Both parties showed good harmony in the initial talks, but the financial proposal presented by Madrid didn't convince her. Other offers, especially from PSG, were more ambitious.
Additionally, teams from England like Chelsea and Manchester City had also shown interest in the Spanish international. It's a trend that has emptied the women's LaLiga of some of its best footballers in recent years.
Madridism, Shocked by the Decision
Olga Carmona leaves Real Madrid at her best moment, leaving behind an indelible mark. The club is already working on a possible replacement, but it will be difficult to find a leader like her.
Her move to PSG makes the Sevillian a possible rival in Europe. Olga's stage at Madrid has ended... and not exactly as the white management expected.