⚪👀 The new transfer álvaro Carreras surprised everyone by asking for the number 10 jersey in Real Madrid. However, Xabi Alonso’s cold response not only leaving Carreras “silent, but also aroused doubts about Arda Güler’s real position in the future plans.
Real Madrid signed an agreement of 50 million euros for the left -back álvaro Carreras from Benfica. However, instead of choosing the traditional number for the defense position, Carreras surprised everyone by expressing his desire to wear the number 10 uniform for Turkish star Arda Güler. This request not only created a great excitement in Bernabéu, but also forced the coach Xabi Alonso to speak decisively.

🎯 Number 10: A difficult to reach symbol
In Real Madrid, number 10 is more than just one number; The symbol of creativity, influence and heritage. Luka Modrić wore this number for ten years, and after leaving, the management planned to transfer it to Arda Güler, who was considered Modrić’s tactical successor.
However, the left -back Carreras suggested to wear this number in a surprise promotion. According to Sports Illustrated, Carreras was wearing number 3 in Benfica, but when asked his number in Real Madrid, he replied:
“I want to wear a symbolic number. If I had the opportunity, I would choose the number 10.”

💬 Xabi Alonso answers in cold blood: “The number is not a personal choice, it is a responsibility.”
Coach Xabi Alonso’s answer was fast and clear. At a press conference after Carreras’s presentation, he said:
“In Real Madrid, the jersey numbers are not the subject of discussion. The number 10 was given to Arda Güler on the right path.

This statement was seen as a strategic approval and caused Carreras to “silence” and not to mention the jersey number in the rest of the press conference.

🧨 Carreras wore the number 18 accepted “cursed ında in Bernabéu
Finally, Carreras was given the number 18, which was once considered “ominous” in Real Madrid. Jesús Vallejo, Luka Jović, Antonio Cassano and Julien Faubert have wore this number, but it wasn’t impressive. According to the tribune, the number 18 is called the “cursed number, because many players failed to wear it.

However, Carreras said:

“I wear any number to play in this club. I don’t believe in curses, I believe in the effort.”

🔍 Arda Güler’s position: Is it protected or threatened?

Although Xabi Alonso approved number 10 for Güler, Carreras’s statement to the public for this number led to question marks in the Madridista community: Is Güler really protected in his future plans? Or is this a sign that an underground competition has begun not only in terms of the uniform position, but also in terms of symbolism and effect?
Although Güler had a high rating, he could not prove himself as a first regular 11 players. The arrival of Carreras – an important transfer – and Güler’s symbol’s “target ında increased concerns about the role of the Turkish wonders next season.

🔮 Bernabéu Before the new season: competition, symbols and strategic preferences
Real Madrid enters the 2025/26 season with many major changes. Carreras’s request for number 10 is not only a story about the jersey numbers, but also a reminder that a position is not guaranteed, including those who will inherit the legend in Bernabéu.
If Güler wants to protect the number 10 symbol, he will have to prove himself not only with his technique, but also with his impact and stability. Carreras showed a considerable ambition despite being rejected, which makes this season more excited than ever. ⚪