Atletico Madrid is planning to sign defenders this summer, and one of the possible arrivals can be someone who is taken away from Manchester United.
At the end of the season, Atleti is expected to say goodbye to Axel Witsel and Cesar Azpilicueta, both of which are without a contract in June. And the same can also be said for Reinildo Mandava, whose future in the Metropolitano looks very gloomy after losing his place at left back against Javi Galan.
Reinildo is also expected to leave Athleti in the summer, and if he does, a replacement will be needed, because Galan would be the only natural left back in the team of Diego Simeone. Los Colchoneros seems to want to sign a new starter for the position and they have set their sights on a top talent.
In the course of recent months, Alvaro Carreras has attracted interest from Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona, and now Athleti have become a member of the race, as revealed by O Jogo. They see the 22-year-old defender as one of their top goals for the summer transfer window, according to the report.
Carreras, who is said to have a release clause of € 42 million, has been a striking executor for Benfica in the course of the 2024-25 campaign, who was signed for them on a permanent basis for them last summer, who retained a purchasing option of that agreement. And that is why Athleti seems to have him as their favorite target to strengthen the left position.
There is no doubt that Carreras would be an excellent signing for Atletico Madrid, and he would be an important upgrade about the options that Simeone already has at his disposal. However, it looks difficult that Benfica's asking price must be achieved, especially since the club also wants to strengthen in other areas.
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