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Mourinho urges Real Madrid to keep Carreras amid defender departures

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:20 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Mourinho urges Real Madrid to keep Carreras amid defender departures

Summary

Jose Mourinho has requested that Real Madrid retain Alvaro Carreras following the arrival of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea. The increased competition has created an overcrowded left-back situation, prompting speculation about player departures. With Cucurella strengthening the squad, Fran Garcia is now viewed as the most likely candidate to leave, as he faces heightened competition and has previously attracted interest from Bournemouth and Real Betis. Real Madrid has not yet made a definitive decision regarding Garcia's future.

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•Cucurella's arrival increases competition for places at Real Madrid.
•Mourinho has confidence in Alvaro Carreras, asking him to stay.
•Fran Garcia is likely to leave due to increased competition.
•Real Betis and other teams are monitoring Garcia's situation.

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7:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho asks Real Madrid to keep 2025 summer signing; 26-year-old defender likely to be sacrificed – report

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The arrival of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea has significantly increased competition in the position at Real Madrid, leaving the club with an overcrowded situation that now appears unsustainable heading...
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