Alvaro Carreras returns to Real Madrid
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Real Madrid have presented new signing Alvaro Carreras to the press, after a lengthy transfer saga. Los Blancos announced the deal on Monday evening, with Benfica set to receive €50m in
Los Blancos have officially completed the transfer of Carreras from Benfica. The Spanish left-back, who initially joined the Eagles on loan from Manchester United in January 2024, impressed enough to attract Madrid, who have swooped in to bring the 22-year-old back to Spain on a six-year contract.
Real Madrid handed new signing Álvaro Carreras the club’s No. 18 shirt at his official unveiling at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday. Carreras joined from Benfica at the weekend in a deal worth €50 million ($58.3 million), having wanted the left back before the FIFA Club World Cup but settling for after.
Real Madrid announced the signing of Alvaro Carreras from SL Benfica on Monday, with the left-back returning to the club he left five years ago.The 22-year-old has signed a six-year contract with the
Carreras, who trained at La Fábrica during the 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons, has rejoined the club he once called home. His return represents more than just a new signing—it’s the comeback of a homegrown talent forged in the values of madridismo.