Álvaro Fernández Carreras has emerged as one of the revelations at the start of the season in European football. Just a few days ago, there were reports about the interest of top European clubs in the Spanish player. The left-back of Benfica has finally found his rhythm in senior football and is proving why he was highly regarded during his junior years.The biggest advantage could go to Manchester United, who sold him this summer for €6 million. Now, they have the opportunity to bring him back for just €20 million!”Just” €20 million because the young Spaniard is now worth much more. His buyout clause at Benfica is set at €50 million, and the Lisbon club wouldn’t consider selling him for less. Benfica have a reputation for negotiating high transfer fees, as seen with João Félix (€127.2 million), Enzo Fernández (€121 million), Darwin Núñez (€85 million), Rúben Dias (€71.6 million), Gonçalo Ramos (€65 million), and João Neves (€60 million)…🚨 | #mufc’s buy-back clause for Alvaro Carreras is £16.7m.His buyout clause for every other club is £41.8m.[@Record_Portugal/@Sport_Witness] pic.twitter.com/7fO3Bf4TWm— UtdDistrict (@UtdDistrict) October 14, 2024 Benfica’s president, Manuel Rui Costa, is known for being a tough negotiator, and the club’s healthy finances give him a strong bargaining position. Currently, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, and Manchester United — all of whom never gave him a first-team opportunity during his two-year contract — are interested in Carreras.It’s ironic that the Red Devils let the Spaniard go without giving him a chance, especially since they’ve been struggling with the left-back position for years. Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are frequently injured, and even when healthy, their contributions are limited. Currently, Diogo Dalot, a natural right-back, is filling in as a left-back. But the right-back position is also in jeopardy due to Noussair Mazraoui being sidelined with heart issues. Essentially, Manchester United currently has just one available full-back.Aston Villa suing the circus that is Manchester United?This situation might prompt them to utilize the buy-back clause they included in Carreras’ transfer to Benfica as early as January. When they arranged the loan last winter, the condition was for Benfica to buy him for a fixed fee of €6 million if he played 50% of the matches by the end of the season. He exceeded that requirement, was signed permanently, but Manchester United also included a fixed price for a potential return.Even if Erik ten Hag doesn’t see Carreras in the first team, the Spaniard still represents a financial asset for the Red Devils. They could sell him on for a profit, avoiding a scenario where he might join their fierce rivals Liverpool and make a name for himself there.##NAJAVA_MECA_8412021##
