Álvaro Carreras Set to Join Real Madrid in €50 Million Deal

Álvaro Carreras is close to joining Real Madrid from Benfica. A verbal agreement has been reached between the two teams, and Carreras has agreed on a five-year contract with Real Madrid.

According to a previous report, the transfer fee is €50 million, which will be paid in parts.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Real Madrid and Benfica agreed on Carreras’s transfer after talks this week. Instead of paying his €50 million release clause all at once, Madrid will pay in three parts. The move depends on Manchester United’s decision about a buy-back option. If they don’t act, Carreras will go to Madrid for a medical exam and to sign his contract. If everything goes well, he might be announced as a Real Madrid player by the weekend.

A SOLUTION TO THE LEFT-BACK PROBLEM

Carreras is expected to be Real Madrid’s new starting left-back. The 22-year-old shined at Benfica after finding it tough to get chances at Manchester United. He gained experience while on loan in England and Spain, and he recorded four goals and five assists in 49 matches for Benfica last season.

According to a previous report, Real Madrid have had issues finding a steady left-back. Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia couldn’t make the spot permanently theirs. Carreras’s signing aims to bring stability to Xabi Alonso’s team.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Real Madrid ended last season as LaLiga champions and reached the Champions League semi-finals.

According to a previous report, their next match is against Osasuna when the new league season starts. Carreras is expected to be the first-choice left-back. The focus is on how quickly he adjusts and if his signing helps Real Madrid stay on top. Fans are also waiting for Manchester United’s final decision.