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Alvaro Carreras remains at Real Madrid: Mourinho chooses his left back for next season

Alvaro Carreras should remain at Real Madrid, while José Mourinho defines the left-back role for next season, shared between Carreras and Cucurella. This decision creates a competitive environment for the starting role, which is positive for Carreras' development.


Alvaro Carreras is now expected to stay at Real Madrid, with José Mourinho deciding that the left-back role next season will be shared between Marc Cucurella and Carreras. According to José Felix Diaz of AS, Carreras is 100% destined to stay at Real Madrid, with the decision already made. Both Spaniards are ready to compete for the starting place. For Madrid, this brings some much-needed clarity. Cucurella arrived from Chelsea, and this has sparked a lot of discussion about his young teammate's future. The key detail is that Carreras is not being kept as a simple team option. Mourinho wants real competition, which means the left-back role will not automatically be given to Cucurella. This is good news for Carreras. He had a difficult first season, especially in the second half of the campaign under Alvaro Arbeloa, but there is no doubt about his potential. Now the message is stronger. Carreras has a way to go. He has to fight for it, but that's exactly how it should be at Real Madrid. From a sporting perspective, the setup makes sense. Cucurella brings experience, intensity and a more proven profile at the top level. Carreras brings youth, energy, height and a skill set from left back that Real Madrid continues to exploit. In a club like Madrid, this competition should be present in every position. Mourinho benefits from having two different options. In some games, he might want Cucurella's aggression and reliability. If Mourinho has decided on Cucurella and Carreras, the club can focus on reducing the squad and finding exits for Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia. Carreras is still young and developing in his career. Learning from an experienced teammate like Cucurella will also help him mature as a player. It's safe to say that Real Madrid handled this situation perfectly. It wouldn't have made sense to part ways with the 23-year-old just one season after signing him. Now that the club has shown their support, it's time for the Spaniard to step up and prove that he has what it takes to play for a club like Los Blancos.

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