Dani Carvajal is delighted to have returned to Real Madrid this season.
The defender hasn't looked back since returning from Bayer Leverkusen.
Carvajal told UEFA's official website: "It was an interesting time, one of the most intense in my life, but I took the chance. It was an amazing experience in my development as a player.
"Playing football in a different country was a great opportunity and Leverkusen treated me well. It was wonderful.
"I knew Madrid could sign me again in three years' time, so I worked very hard, but it hadn't crossed my mind that they would come back in for me so soon.
"It was a dream come true when I found out, I was quite emotional. After spending a year away from my family, to get that news was special."
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