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Mourinho seeks new left-back for Real Madrid amid Carreras concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

Mourinho seeks new left-back for Real Madrid amid Carreras concerns

Summary

José Mourinho, the head coach of Real Madrid, is looking to sign a quality left-back this summer. He has expressed dissatisfaction with Álvaro Carreras due to negative performance reports from former coach Álvaro Arbeloa. Carreras, who joined the team for €50 million last summer, started strongly but has fallen out of favor and has shown a drop in form. The club is considering options to strengthen this position in the upcoming transfer window.

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By the Numbers

•Mourinho wants a left-back ahead of the summer transfer window.
•Concerns about Carreras stem from reports by Arbeloa.
•Carreras joined Real Madrid for €50 million last summer.
•His form declined significantly, leading to limited playing time.
•Real Madrid is evaluating potential new signings.

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11:38 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho wants Real Madrid to sign a left-back, unsure about Carreras -report

What they're saying

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Real Madrid coach José Mourinho wants the club to sign a quality left-back this summer as he’s received some negative reports about Álvaro Carreras from previous coach Álvaro Arbeloa, according to a report from Miguel Serrano. José Mourinho has requested a left-back from Real Madrid, citing concerning performance reports regarding Álvaro Carreras and expressing dissatisfaction […]
— Yahoo Sports

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