Not with Mourinho or Guardiola, he only wants Xabi Alonso: better than Álvaro Carreras

Madrid continues to face new commitments in both La Liga and Champions League, but Florentino Pérez, meanwhile, is already focusing on the next transfer window, which will be key to keep growing. As Xabi Alonso already said, Madrid is in a building process and, therefore, it is completely normal that new pieces are needed for the white squad to grow. In this regard, in addition to looking for a new defender to compete with Dean Huijsen, Madrid is working to sign a better full-back than Álvaro Carreras, who will remain a starter.

Álvaro Carreras's level had been very good and, despite his youth, he stood out for his experience in big matches, since he played with Benfica in the Champions League. However, Xabi Alonso was left disappointed and at the same time concerned with Álvaro Carreras's performance in the Madrid classic: he looks nervous and perhaps is still a bit green. In this regard, Madrid has stepped up: neither Mourinho nor Guardiola can achieve it, the new trending full-back signs for Real Madrid from Tolosa native Xabi Alonso.

Although the transfer window is closed, Madrid continues to work to improve in many areas and the main one is the squad, which still needs adjustments, especially in defense. Huijsen and Álvaro Carreras were singled out after the match against Atlético de Madrid and Xabi Alonso's reaction has been drastic: he has requested the signing of the trending full-back. Guardiola and Mourinho also wanted to bid for the signing, but Xabi Alonso ended up getting it: Madrid's coach has a new star and he is better than Álvaro Carreras.

Not with Mourinho nor with Guardiola, he only wants Xabi Alonso: better than Álvaro Carreras

Both Mourinho and Guardiola were tracking a young full-back who shows promise, but Xabi Alonso has come out on top and Madrid will close the signing. Xabi Alonso believes Madrid has a good midfield and attack, but that they need to improve in defense and, for that reason, he wants to sign the full-back who is better than Álvaro Carreras.

Many top clubs wanted to sign the new Álvaro Carreras, but he ended up choosing Madrid, rejecting calls from Guardiola and Mourinho, who has just signed for Benfica. The big winner in this bidding war has been Xabi Alonso, who will have a new left-back for his squad, which aims to reach its goals by the end of the season.

Everything is closed and confirmed: Madrid closes a new last-minute signing and plans to create problems for Álvaro Carreras, who will have to step up soon.

Álvaro Carreras is no longer untouchable: Xabi Alonso signs so Madrid can keep growing and building

As is evident, Álvaro Carreras, only 22 years old, has his whole future ahead of him and Madrid believes he will keep improving a lot. His room for improvement is high, but Madrid needs immediate performance and, for that reason, they have decided to go to the transfer market. Neither Mourinho nor Guardiola can convince him: the trending left-back signs for Madrid and stays with the reliable Xabi Alonso.

Madrid is preparing about €35 million to sign one of the left-backs with the most potential in the European market. Xabi Alonso trusts Álvaro Carreras, but he wants the 22-year-old left-back from Ferrol to have more competition and, for that, he is preparing a high-profile signing. Neither Mourinho nor Guardiola have convinced him: he is going to Madrid with Xabi Alonso.

To compete with Álvaro Carreras, Madrid plans to sign Antonee Robinson, Fulham's left-back. Robinson's market value is close to €35 million and Madrid plans to offer that amount to sign the talented 28-year-old American player. The signing could happen in the coming months and would become official in this winter transfer window.