The arrival of Álvaro Carreras at Real Madrid is imminent, which will mean some decisions have to be made. With the signing of the Galician full-back, there will be three men in that position, as he will join Ferland Mendy and Fran García. At first, it seemed clear that the Spaniard would be the one to leave the team, but his great performance in the Club World Cup seems to have convinced Xabi Alonso, who sees him as a valuable asset for the team. This puts the Frenchman in the spotlight while he recovers from a new injury.
Carreras signing imminent
Álvaro Carreras is the player chosen by the Whites to strengthen the right side of the defense. Real Madrid considered several options but opted for an old acquaintance whose signing they wanted to complete ahead of the Club World Cup, but their offers did not satisfy Benfica, who held on to the €50 million release clause. He ended up playing in the tournament with the Portuguese side and is now on the verge of making the move official. The Whites will pay the clause for a player who is already in Madrid undergoing a medical examination so that he will be available in a few weeks’ time for Xabi Alonso’s side’s hurried return to work.
Fran García and a good World Cup
Fran García, with the exception of the match against PSG where the whole team was a disaster, has had a remarkable World Cup that has not gone unnoticed by coach Xabi Alonso. The player has gone from transferable to indispensable, and not because he is the only option available. He was attentive in defense, contributed in attack with good passes, and even scored a goal in the quarterfinal match against Borussia Dortmund.
Mendy with the door open
With this scenario and Ferland Mendy in the infirmary, the club is considering whether the best option would be to let the Frenchman go and keep the other two options for the left wing. According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid is considering making a financial effort to let the full-back go for a fee of around €10 million, which would make him an attractive asset for any team. They are aware that with the season he has had and still injured, it will be difficult to get more out of the deal.
Mendy’s decision
Despite appearing to have been put on the market and attracting interest in France and the Premier League, the player wants to fulfill his contract with Real Madrid, which expires in 2027. The player is willing to fight for his place as long as injuries allow, something that has not happened this season, where he has been unable to play regularly, spending more time in the infirmary than on the pitch. For this reason, the Whites are considering selling the player, who may not be back until October.
The full-back returned from injury in the Copa del Rey final, and Carlo Ancelotti pushed him hard due to his lack of confidence in Fran García. The Frenchman lasted just eight minutes on the pitch. It was a relapse, as he suffered a rupture of the proximal tendon of the rectus femoris in his right quadriceps. The left-back underwent surgery and is still recovering.