Real Madrid are eager to re-sign Alvaro as a fullback this summer. They have already made an offer, but Rui Costa has made it clear that Benfica is not interested in selling. "Alvaro will be playing with us in the Club World Cup," Rui Costa stated. "He is a Benfica player, and we have not reached any agreement with Real Madrid regarding his transfer." Rui Costa also mentioned that previous proposals from Real Madrid did not meet Benfica's expectations, both for Alvaro and other players.