ESPN reveals Álvaro Carreras's contract with Real Madrid, signing almost finalized.

One of Real Madrid's declared objectives for the next transfer market is none other than Álvaro Carreras. The Benfica footballer has become the number one candidate for the white bosses to strengthen the left-back position ahead of the Club World Cup and the upcoming seasons.

The discussions in the Valdebebas offices regarding his incorporation into Santiago Bernabéu locker room have reportedly led to an intense approach reflected by several media outlets like ESPN. The American television network understands that Real Madrid "trusts" they can make effective one of the signings that Xabi Alonso would have requested to take on the tactical command of the first white team.

The Spanish footballer, a former white youth player, is not only sought after by Real Madrid. But most information sources close to this transfer market saga place the entity presided over by Florentino Pérez as the best-positioned team. ESPN also provides a piece of information that would be crucial to understanding Real Madrid's moves for Álvaro Carreras.

It is no secret that the white executives show some hesitation when it comes to making the payment of the player's release clause, of 50 million euros. But that time of internal debate within the merengue squad would have served to forge the hiring conditions of Carreras himself, especially the duration of his contract.

Footballer of importance

In this context, Real Madrid would have pointed to Álvaro Carreras as one of the most important footballers of the current and future sports project. ESPN notes that, by virtue of that position granted to the still Benfica left-back, the Madrid bosses would desire to see him sign a six-year contract.

If they achieve that objective, Álvaro Carreras would be part of Santiago Bernabéu locker room until the summer of 2031. The high protection of the Spanish talent seems more than obvious, given the problems that position has registered during the current season. Fran García and Ferland Mendy will start "from scratch" with Xabi Alonso.

The Castilian-Manchego '20' hasn't convinced Carlo Ancelotti's coaching staff, but the coaches of the Tolosa manager would have a very different opinion regarding the former Rayo Vallecano player. Meanwhile, Ferland Mendy will be under close scrutiny due to the irregularity of his performance and his usual physical problems, a significant burden that has returned this season.

To avoid the situation experienced during the current campaign, Real Madrid has decided to undertake the signing of Álvaro Carreras. The merengue bosses "trust" in making effective an operation that would link the player for a considerable amount of time: until the summer of 2031.