🚨 Real Madrid are set to sign Benfica’s Álvaro Carreras, but his arrival will prompt the sale of either Fran Garcia or Ferland Mendy, as the club cannot accommodate three left-backs, according to report from Diario AS.
Benfica are demanding Carreras’ full €50 million release clause, though Real Madrid are negotiating for a lower fee, with the transfer expected to finalize after the FIFA Club World Cup due to registration rules.
Ferland Mendy, 30, has a contract until 2027 but has struggled with injuries, making him a likely candidate for sale, though his fitness issues may hinder a high-value transfer.
Fran Garcia, 25, with a clean injury record, has attracted interest from clubs like Bournemouth and La Liga sides such as Rayo Vallecano and Atletico Madrid, and his €20 million valuation could facilitate a move.
Garcia is expected to start at the Club World Cup, offering a chance to prove his worth, but Xabi Alonso’s preference for Carreras suggests a departure is inevitable.
The decision hinges on balancing youth and experience, with Garcia’s potential and Mendy’s injury concerns as key factors.
