Real Madrid Near Deal for Álvaro Carreras with Obrador Set for Benfica

Real Madrid are close to signing Álvaro Carreras from Benfica. Rafael Obrador may join Benfica as part of the deal. The transfer is nearly done and could be officially announced soon.

According to a previous report, Real Madrid are close to signing Álvaro Carreras from Benfica.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Real Madrid are finalizing a deal to sign left-back Álvaro Carreras after long talks with Benfica. The agreement includes a set fee and will send young defender Rafael Obrador to Benfica in return. The clubs are almost done with the talks, needing only to finalize some details. Carreras, who had a standout season at Benfica with four goals and five assists in 49 matches, had already agreed to personal terms on a five-year contract with Real Madrid. Obrador, a promising talent from Madrid’s youth system, will travel to Lisbon as part of the transfer package.

A previous report confirmed that Álvaro Carreras scored four goals and provided five assists in 49 games for Benfica last season.

A previous report also stated that Álvaro Carreras has agreed on a five-year contract with Real Madrid.

CARRERAS’ RISE AND REAL MADRID’S DEFENSIVE NEEDS

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Carreras is part of a larger rebuild of their defense. They have already signed Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer. The left-back position was a problem for them during the 2024-25 season, as Ferland Mendy and other temporary options struggled to convince. Carreras, 22, became one of Europe’s most promising full-backs at Benfica, helping them reach the Champions League round of 16. His sharp work rate, ball progression, and defensive awareness have made him a target for Real’s new coach, Xabi Alonso, as he prepares the team for another run at major trophies.

A previous report notes that Carreras is seen as a perfect fit for Real Madrid’s style of play.

LOOKING AHEAD: IMPACT ON BOTH TEAMS

With Carreras set to join Real Madrid, the team hopes he will solve their long-running left-back issue and be available for the start of the 2025-26 season. Madrid finished the previous season as La Liga runners-up, just behind Barcelona, and will look to reclaim the title with new signings.

A previous report confirms that Real Madrid finished second in La Liga, just behind Barcelona.

Benfica, on the other hand, will get Obrador, who is considered a future first-team defender, plus a huge transfer fee. Benfica finished second in the Primeira Liga last season and will look to reinvest as they aim to reclaim the Portuguese title.

A previous report states that Benfica finished second in Portugal last season and sought international success in the Club World Cup.

Real Madrid’s next match is a preseason friendly against Manchester City, while Benfica will soon start their Champions League qualifiers.