Real Madrid is already boiling. At the end of a disappointing season on the collective level (second in Liga, defeat in the King Cup final against FC Barcelona and elimination in the quarterfinals of the Champions League against Arsenal), Casa Blanca intends to ignite the summer transfer window and thus offer Xabi Alonso – announced on the Merengue bench to succeed Carlo Ancelotti. With this in mind, Madrid has already formalized the arrival of Dean Huijsen and should soon announce that of Trent Alexander-Arnold. But that's not all.
According to the latest information from Radio Marcathe Merengues also reached a contractual agreement with Álvaro Carreras, currently linked to SL Benfica until June 2029. On the side of Madrid, the native of Ferrol would win about 9 million gross. The Iberian media specifies, on the other hand, that the Merengues – determined at the idea of finalizing the deal before the World Cup – still did not agree with Benfica, with whom a reduction in the release clause of 50 million euros is being negotiated. A probable arrival which should therefore strengthen, a little more, the defensive sector of the Merengues and confirming the game ideas desired by the future Madrid coach.
A profile compatible with the Alonso system
As a reminder, in recent days, Marca revealed that Xabi Alonso intended to import his preferential tactical scheme into Madrid, namely a 3-4-3 modular in 3-4-2-1. An organization based on a defense with three solid centrals, very active pistons in the corridors, and a double pivot in the middle capable of ensuring both recovery and the first recovery. A fervent defender of this system, the former Spanish international (114 selections, 16 goals) notably allowed Bayer Leverkusen to practice offensive, modern and perfectly organized football, as well with the ball. A gaming philosophy therefore perfectly corresponding to the profile of Álvaro Carreras, which is therefore preparing to change dimension after a contrasting career start.
Trained at Real Madrid before leaving his native country to join Manchester United, the 1m86 left -hander had, in fact, chained the loans during his visit to the Red Devils. After an experience on the Preston side, the Spanish nugget had finally gone away for Granada. Started by competition, Álvaro Carreras finally found Old Trafford, without imposing itself. Arrived on the side of Lisbon, against a check for 6 million euros, last July, the left side of SL Benfica was finally quickly distinguished by its defensive solidity and its undeniable contribution near the opposing surface. What to seduce the residents of the Estádio da Luz and certainly those of the Santiago-Bernabéu in the coming months…
