Real Madrid retains defender Alvaro Carreras amid transfer speculation

Real Madrid is unlikely to sell Alvaro Carreras, the €50 million left-back, despite manager Jose Mourinho's concerns about his fit. The club's recent acquisitions of Marc Cucurella and Denzel Dumfries have intensified competition at full-back, but Carreras remains a key part of their plans. The 23-year-old was brought in from Benfica last summer, and sources indicate he is perceived as a long-term asset. With four players vying for minutes on the left side, a departure appears imminent, with Fran Garcia more likely to leave the club while Carreras stays this summer.

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