Real Madrid have been trying to “break” Benfica for months and get the Eagles’ left-back Alvaro Carreras for an amount smaller than the player’s release clause. Nevertheless, the Portuguese persistence and stubbornness ultimately paid off, as Los Blancos agreed to break the bank and splash out €50 million for the talented Spaniard.⚽🚀🤩#WelcomeCarreras pic.twitter.com/QkXvhx3gL7— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) July 14, 2025 The official unveiling is expected soon, while the 22-year-old will pen a six-year deal.In the last season, Carreras made 52 appearances for Benfica in all competitions and noted four goals and five assists, establishing himself as one of the most promising defenders in the world. Interestingly, he spent some time in Madrid’s youth categories, but Los Blancos gave up on him too soon, sending him to Man United. The Red Devils made the same mistake as the La Liga side, as they sent Carreras on loans to Preston North End, Granada, and Benfica, before selling him to the Portuguese club for €6 million last July.Adios Madrid, buongiorno Milan: Modric is Rossonero!Once the Spaniard “exploded” at Estadio da Luz, European giants started fighting over him, but the Eagles had already protected their interest with a €50 million release clause, which Madrid had to pay to bring back their “lost child.”Carreras’ competition on Los Blancos’ left flank will be Fran Garcia and injury-prone Ferland Mendy. Still, knowing Xabi Alonso’s preferences and the 22-year-old’s offensive qualities, he is expected to be the starting left-back.##NAJAVA_MECA_9015832##
