Real Madrid defender Álvaro Carreras said he welcomes the contest for the club’s left-back position, describing teammates Fran García and Ferland Mendy as “great players.” In brief remarks during his unveiling on Tuesday, the 22-year-old said the internal rivalry would help raise standards across the squad and added that he intends to work hard to strengthen the team. Carreras, who arrives at the Bernabéu after a season-long loan at Preston North End, avoided direct comparisons with García and Mendy, stressing that there will be “plenty of days to analyse” their respective qualities as pre-season progresses. “Today is a happy day,” he said. “We will compete to improve each other.”