The signing of Álvaro Carreras has become much more complicated than expected for Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso was hoping to have the Spanish full-back in the Club World Cup, but the board of the Portuguese team rejected the 'Casa Blanca' offer and refers to the full payment of the 50 million euros of his clause.

Finally, the 22-year-old defender traveled to the tournament with the 'eagles', very upset with his club for putting more obstacles than normal to the negotiations. Madrid was hoping to close the signing during the first week of June, but their proposal received a resounding 'no' in Lisbon.

"There were offers, but none of them convinced us. Neither for Álvaro nor for any other player", explained the president of Benfica, Rui Costa, when asked about the future of Carreras. The player from Ferrol was also in the orbit of FC Barcelona, but his price is too high for the 'culés' finances.

Real Madrid's first offer for Álvaro Carreras, insufficient for Benfica

The latest information about the Spanish defender points to a first 'merengue' offer in the order of 40 million euros. After the first rejection, Florentino Pérez wanted to negotiate a transfer in several parts, but the Portuguese said 'no' again.

And, for Benfica, Carreras will only leave if a team pays the 50 'kilos' net of his termination clause. The Spanish international has a contract until 2029 and his market value currently reaches 35 M€.

For Madrid, the left side is one of their weak points for the Club World Cup. Although Ferland Mendy, Eduardo Camavinga and David Alaba traveled with the team to the United States, the three have little chance of recovering in time to play in the tournament.

Therefore, Fran García will be the only alternative for the left lane. However, it is likely that Alonso will initially opt for a line of three central defenders, placing Vinicius Jr. and Trent Alexander-Arnold as wingers.

Álvaro Carreras, upset with Benfica

In this way, Álvaro Carreras had to resign himself to staying, at least one more month, in Benfica, a team where he will have fewer options to go far in the Club World Cup. The Portuguese share a group with Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors and Auckland City. A defeat against the Argentinians in the debut will practically leave them out of the tournament.

In addition to Madrid, Manchester United is also attentive to the future of the Spanish defender, although the 'red devils' have not yet presented concrete offers for the full-back. Will the 'Casa Blanca' be able to close this signing?