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Published09 Jun 2025

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Real Madrid will reportedly not be able to sign priority transfer target Alvaro Carreras ahead of the Club World Cup.

After failing to win all three major trophies in the 2024/25 season, Los Blancos are pushing to excel at the Club World Cup.

The tournament begins in the United States on June 14. Real Madrid will play their Group H opener against Saudi side Al Hilal at the Hard Rock Stadium on June 18.

Real Madrid Will Not Be Able to Field Transfer Target Alvaro Carreras Ahead of the Club World Cup 3s6u3p

Making the most of the exceptional transfer window between June 1 and June 10, Real Madrid have considerably bolstered their squad. They signed Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen before prizing Trent Alexander-Arnold away from Liverpool.

New coach Xabi Alonso then targeted midfield sensation Franco Mastantuono. The Spaniard reportedly called up the River Plate teenager to hijack his move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Highly-rated left-back Alvaro Carreras was the next transfer target for Real Madrid. The All-Whites had agreed personal with the left-back and were negotiating with Benfica. They were hopeful of completing the transfer before the deadline on June 10.

Their hopes of adding Carreras to the squad have now taken a blow, as Benfica have ed him for the Club World Cup. As reported by Spanish program El Chiringuito TV, this move will block Real Madrid from using the defender in the Club World Cup. He can only play for Los Blancos after the tournament ends in July.

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Real Madrid were eager to finalise Alvaro Carreras’ transfer before the Club World Cup. With Ferland Mendy nursing an injury and Fran Garcia failing to convince, the Whites pushed for the 22-year-old. Benfica demanded that Madrid pay Carreras’ full €50 million (£42.1 million) release clause, but the Spanish side pushed for discounts/benefits.

After the Portuguese side turned down their offers, Real Madrid agreed to pay the full €50 million (£42.1 million), but in instalments. They were reportedly prepared to sweeten the deal by paying a little extra to sign him early. However, their efforts will seemingly go in vain, as Carreras is officially in Benfica’s Club World Cup squad. He has flown to the United States to train with the Primeira Liga team.

Benfica’s decision to the left-back has reportedly left Real Madrid baffled. The Madrid board expected the deal to conclude quickly, as the club had an agreement with the player.

Negotiations, albeit complicated, are ongoing between Madrid and Benfica. Despite the latest snub, Real Madrid are confident of g their transfer target. They plan to activate his €50 million (£42.1 million) clause and bring him to the Bernabeu before the summer transfer window closes on September 1.