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Real Madrid unlikely to sell €50 million defender despite Jose Mourinho reservations

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Real Madrid is facing challenging choices due to their defensive changes, and Alvaro Carreras seems to be more likely to remain with the team. The Spanish left-back is the subject of much discussion due to Real Madrid’s active transfer market actions. Advertisements. Advertisements. Advertisements. The club has successfully signed Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries, but now has a challenge in managing the squad, especially on the left side of defence. Although there are rumors that Jose Mourinho is unsure about Alvaro Carreras’ suitability, The Athletic suggests that Carreras will remain at Santiago Bernabeu for another season. According to the outlet, Real Madrid and Mourinho began crafting the club’s new plan even before the coach’s official introduction, and Carreras is expected to stay despite Mourinho’s concerns. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images). Advertisement. Advertisement. Advertisement. Throughout the conversations, several priorities became apparent, including the club seeking competition for Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back, increased depth at left-back, a top-tier center-back, and a creative midfielder. Following these discussions, the acquisitions of Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries, amongst others, improved both full-back positions; however, this has led to a congestion issue within the squad. On the left side specifically, Real Madrid now has Alvaro Carreras, Marc Cucurella, Fran Garcia, and Ferland Mendy vying for playing time, which has inevitably sparked rumors of possible departures. Although the competition is increasing, Carreras is not currently considered a probable departure because the club spent significantly to acquire him from Benfica last year and still believes he has substantial long-term potential as a 23-year-old defender. At this point, it is undeniable that Los Blancos cannot begin the season with four left-backs vying for one position. It is expected that Fran Garcia will leave Real Madrid. Angel Martinez’s photograph, available through Getty Images, is displayed here. Therefore, it seems likely that one player will leave before the transfer window ends. The most commonly mentioned potential departures are Carreras and Fran Garcia, with the latter seeming more at risk in the fight for a place in Real Madrid’s squad. Advertisements are also present. Advertisements are also present. Advertisements are also present. Ferland Mendy’s unavailability is causing issues as there are no immediate prospects for a potential suitor, thereby placing Carreras and Garcia in the limelight. The situation involves Mourinho expressing concerns about Carreras’ suitability, as he would prefer to see the player sold.
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