Real Madrid Keeps Carreras as Backup for Cucurella

Reliable Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Real Madrid intends to keep Spanish full-back Álvaro Carreras in the first team for the upcoming season, serving as the alternative to starting left-back Marc Cucurella. According to Romano, the royal club has already rejected offers and interest from Manchester United and Chelsea, as the coaching staff led by José Mourinho wants to rely on the player for the new season's roster. The decision to retain Carreras comes after Fran García's official departure to Real Betis, while Ferland Mendy continues to recover from his injury, with increasing doubts about his future with the team. The source indicated that Carreras will be the first backup for Spanish star Marc Cucurella, who was signed by the royal club this summer from Chelsea. Real Madrid believes that having Carreras provides important depth in the left-back position, especially with next season's schedule packed with domestic and continental competitions, in addition to the player's ability to offer both defensive and offensive solutions when needed.