Real Madrid turn to Alejandro Grimaldo after Alvaro Carreras talks stall, eyeing a potential reunion with Xabi Alonso in search of a new left-back.
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Madrid’s move for Carreras has "stalled"Benfica rejected Los Blancos' latest offerGrimaldo has emerged as the backup targetFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Madrid’s negotiations with Benfica for Carreras have hit a dead end. Despite the player's interest in joining, the Eagles are firm on their €50 million (£42m/$57m) demand, a figure Madrid is unwilling to meet. According to , Los Blancos have turned their attention to Grimaldo of Bayer Leverkusen, who is eager to move back to Spain and reunite with his former coach.
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La Liga giants Madrid are in urgent need of a reliable left-back. While Fran Garcia is expected to stay as a backup, Ferland Mendy’s future is still uncertain. Grimaldo, who has impressed in the Bundesliga and is familiar with Alonso’s system, presents a cheaper and possibly more seamless alternative to Carreras.
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The 29-year-old came through Barcelona's La Masia academy before moving to Benfica and later joining Leverkusen where he scored 10 goals and provided seven assists last season as a left-back.
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Madrid are expected to monitor Carreras’ situation but may open official talks with Grimaldo in the coming weeks. The Spanish full-back’s desire to return home, plus his relationship with Alonso, could accelerate a potential deal this summer.
