In a stunning twist shaking the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid is on the verge of sealing the signing of Álvaro Carreras from Benfica — but the blockbuster move comes at a brutal cost: only two left-backs can stay, and either Ferland Mendy or Fran Garcia is set for the axe.
💣 Sources from Diario AS confirm that Los Blancos are aggressively pursuing the 21-year-old Carreras, a rising star with blistering pace and tactical brilliance. Benfica are playing hardball, demanding his full €50 million release clause, while Madrid are pushing back to close the deal after the FIFA Club World Cup due to registration rules.
But behind the scenes, the tension is rising.
👋 Ferland Mendy, the experienced defender once hailed as Madrid’s rock at the back, now finds himself on the chopping block. Despite being under contract until 2027, his ongoing injury struggles have weakened his standing. Top clubs remain cautious — and that may block a lucrative exit for the Frenchman.
Meanwhile, Fran Garcia — young, fit, and determined — could be the unexpected casualty. With interest heating up from Premier League side Bournemouth and Spanish rivals Rayo Vallecano and Atletico Madrid, his €20 million valuation could make him the more “sellable” option… despite his solid performances.
👀 The Club World Cup may be Garcia’s last chance to make a statement. Xabi Alonso, who knows Carreras well from his own days at youth levels, is reportedly backing the Benfica star — a clear signal that change is coming.
Will Madrid gamble on Carreras’ youth and potential… or stick with experience?
⚖️ A merciless decision looms in the Spanish capital, and someone’s dream in white is about to be shattered.
Stay tuned — this saga is far from over.
