The president of Benfica, Rui Costa, claims to have received no offer from Real Madrid for his side Álvaro Carreras.
This night, Rui Costa did not hide his joy after his triumph 1-0 against the ogre of Bayern Munich. Qualified for the final phase of the Club World Cup, the president of Benfica took the opportunity to slip a few words to the microphone of MARK.
After having rejoiced at the performance of his players in the spans of the Bank of America, the questions about the covetant Álvaro Carreras were quick to arrive. The one who holds the key to opening the Benfica leaving door towards Real Madrid has been more than explained on the file. “Let them make an offer to us. None has arrived at the moment. If they do, we'll see. »»
But beware, this will not be so basic for Madrid management, always warns Rui Costa. Because, currently, the president of Benfica is not open to any negotiation: “It's not time, and it will not be before the end of the tournament and our participation. By then, no need to speak. Carreras is there with us ”. THE Real Madrid will therefore have to burn their brakes for a little while. At least, until the elimination of Portuguese.
In the meantime, Álvaro Carreras remains in his bubble. “The important thing now is the World Cup. Everything is fine “he said in post-match. The Spaniard focuses only on competition. And like its president, the time of talks will come in a second step.
A plan B is more than visiting by Real Madrid
Faced with this situation, Valdebebas turns again to an alternative that has never really disappeared from radars: Alejandro Grimaldo. Although he received premier League offers, his priority is to find Spanish football, and more precisely his former coach Xabi Alonso.
The Catalan side maintains excellent relations with the new Real Madrid coach. If the Carreras option fails, Grimaldo is certain that the Basque will opt for its recruitment. The defender considers the White House As a unique opportunity to give a new turn to your career.
On the other side of the chessboard, Real Madrid maintains its initial position for the moment in the negotiations. But in the absence of agreement with the Portuguese management, the Meringues could permanently activate the Grimaldo option. The Bayer Leverkusen player is patiently waiting … and prepares to jump in the big bath.
