Real Madrid is facing challenges in finalizing its contract with Álvaro Carreras, the Benfica full-back, despite reaching a complete agreement with the player on personal terms. According to the Spanish newspaper "Marca," it does not seem that the deal will make any progress during the summer transfer window.

The newspaper clarified that the delay is not due to the performance of Fran Garcia, who is delivering good levels with the team in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States, but rather due to Real Madrid's refusal to pay the release clause in Carreras's contract, which amounts to 50 million euros, considering the amount to be high and unjustified.

The royal club hopes to enter negotiations with Benfica to reduce the value of the deal, but so far no agreement has been reached.

Meanwhile, Fran Garcia has solidified his position in the starting lineup with coach Xabi Alonso, also benefiting from the continued absence of Ferland Mendy due to physical issues, which may give him a greater chance to remain a starter in the new season.