Fran García speaks out after Real Madrid's interest in Carreras: 'I'm leaving...'

Real Madrid keeps fine-tuning their sports planning in one of the most delicate positions in their squad: left back. While negotiations with SL Benfica for Álvaro Carreras continue, an internal player has started to play an important role in the operation. This is Fran García, who has already expressed to the club his intention to keep wearing white.

Fran García's entourage has been clear: His desire is to stay and fight for a spot in the team with Xabi Alonso. This stance, along with the uncertainty surrounding Ferland Mendy's future, has raised new doubts in Real Madrid's sports management. Although Álvaro Carreras remains the top target, the former Rayo Vallecano player wants to earn a place in the starting eleven.

Fran García wants to stay, but Real Madrid has the final say

Real Madrid don't want to face an "overbooking" of footballers in the same position that could disrupt the internal harmony of the locker room. In addition, the addition of Carreras and the financial outlay it entails would force the club to part ways with one of these players almost inevitably. Mendy or Fran García would have to leave.

Since his return to the club, Fran García has experienced ups and downs, but he still enjoys the coaching staff's trust as a rotation player. His commitment, attitude, and understanding of the system are factors in his favor. Added to this is the still uncertain situation of Ferland Mendy, whose performance has been very poor this season.

If both players remain on the team, the addition of Carreras would not only be unnecessary but also a risk. Meanwhile, the case with the SL Benfica left back is about to be solved. Real Madrid, who considered the 50 "kilos" (€50 million) too high, will make the payment in installments to complete the signing.

Meanwhile, with Fran García's clear stance and the uncertainty about Mendy's stay, the club isn't considering stopping their pursuit of Carreras. Unless an unexpected change occurs, Real Madrid will sign the Spanish full-back and will have to solve the "problem" with Mendy and Fran García.