Real Madrid Close In On Álvaro Carreras Signing From Benfica

Real Madrid are in talks with Benfica to sign promising left-back Álvaro Carreras. They are close to sealing the deal after agreeing personal terms with the player.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Real Madrid and Benfica are negotiating for Álvaro Carreras, a 21-year-old Spanish left-back. Carreras, who left Madrid’s academy in 2020, has impressed in the Champions League. He’s agreed on personal terms to move this summer.

Madrid need a new left-back after poor performances from Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia last season. They intensified their pursuit of Carreras and are now finalizing the transfer fee with Benfica. They hope to complete the transfer before the Club World Cup begins in mid-June.

WHY REAL MADRID WANT CARRERAS

Álvaro Carreras is emerging as a top young defender in Europe. Known for his maturity, attacking, and defensive skills, he’s a key target for new coach Xabi Alonso.

Carreras’ stellar performances in the Champions League, especially against top teams like Barcelona, have impressed the club. Madrid aim to fix their left-back position, seen as a weakness last season. After finishing second in La Liga, just two points behind Barcelona, the club wants to strengthen their squad for a league title push and the upcoming Club World Cup.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR REAL MADRID AND BENFICA?

The two clubs have a good relationship, making a swift deal likely. Real Madrid are eager to have Carreras available for the Club World Cup starting in mid-June

Benfica, who finished third in the Primeira Liga, plan to reinvest the significant transfer fee. They are preparing for Champions League qualifiers. Madrid’s next friendly is in early July, so the club wants to finalize squad improvements before preseason begins.