{"id":6824,"date":"2025-07-11T12:15:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T12:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=6824"},"modified":"2025-07-11T12:15:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T12:15:43","slug":"alvaro-carreras-to-real-madrid-e50m-deal-agreed-with-benfica-for-dynamic-left-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/alvaro-carreras-to-real-madrid-e50m-deal-agreed-with-benfica-for-dynamic-left-back\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00c1lvaro Carreras to Real Madrid \u20ac50M Deal Agreed with Benfica for Dynamic Left-Back"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Real Madrid<\/em><\/strong> have reached a <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/real-madrid-set-to-sign-alvaro-carreras-after-reaching-agreement-with-benfica\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/real-madrid-set-to-sign-alvaro-carreras-after-reaching-agreement-with-benfica\/\"><strong>verbal agreement with Benfica<\/strong> to sign <strong>\u00c1lvaro Carreras<\/strong>,<\/a> the 22-year-old Spanish left-back, in a deal worth <strong>\u20ac50 million<\/strong>. The fee will be paid in <strong>installments<\/strong>, allowing Los Blancos to avoid triggering the full release clause upfront. The transfer is expected to be finalized once <strong>Manchester United formally declines to activate their buy-back clause<\/strong>, clearing the way for Carreras to undergo his medical in Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Transfer Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Transfer Fee:<\/strong> \u20ac50 million (paid in installments)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contract Status:<\/strong> Long-term deal agreed in June 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Club:<\/strong> Benfica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Former Clubs:<\/strong> Manchester United, Real Madrid (youth)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy-Back Clause:<\/strong> Held by Manchester United<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical:<\/strong> Pending United\u2019s confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"212\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-2.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-2-157x300.jpg 157w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-2-150x287.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carreras has been <strong>patiently waiting<\/strong> for the move, having made it clear that <strong>Real Madrid was his only desired destination<\/strong>. The transfer marks a return to the club where he spent his formative years before moving to Manchester United in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fotmob.com\/players\/1190025\/alvaro-carreras\">\u00c1lvaro Carreras: Career Snapshot<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Season<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Club<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Appearances<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Goals<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Assists<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024\u201325<\/td><td>Benfica<\/td><td>54<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023\u201324<\/td><td>Granada (loan)<\/td><td>28<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022\u201323<\/td><td>Preston (loan)<\/td><td>31<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carreras has earned praise for his <strong>attacking intent, passing range, and tactical flexibility<\/strong>, making him a standout performer in the Portuguese league. His ability to play as a traditional full-back or tuck into a back-three makes him a perfect fit for <strong>Xabi Alonso\u2019s tactical system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-3.jpg 504w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-3-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-3-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Why Real Madrid Want Carreras<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Real Madrid\u2019s left-back position has been a <strong>problem area<\/strong>, with <strong>Ferland Mendy<\/strong> struggling with injuries and <strong>Fran Garc\u00eda<\/strong> failing to convince. Carreras offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd04 Tactical versatility (can play LB or LCB)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26a1 Speed and attacking flair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udde0 High football IQ and positional awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfc6 Champions League eligibility as a homegrown player<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"440\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-1.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-1-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-1-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Carreras-1-300x376.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 440px) 100vw, 440px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@433<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carreras is expected to be <strong>Alonso\u2019s first-choice left-back<\/strong>, with Garc\u00eda serving as backup. His signing follows Madrid\u2019s recent acquisitions of <strong>Dean Huijsen<\/strong>, <strong>Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/strong>, and <strong>Franco Mastantuono<\/strong>, signaling a major defensive rebuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00c1lvaro Carreras\u2019 move to Real Madrid is more than a homecoming\u2014it\u2019s a <strong>strategic upgrade<\/strong> in a critical position. With his blend of youth, experience, and technical quality, Carreras could become a cornerstone of Madrid\u2019s defense for years to come. As soon as Manchester United gives the green light, the Bernab\u00e9u will welcome back one of its own.<br><br><strong><em>Real Madrid Are On Road To Tranfrom Thier Squad,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/\">BangbetNews!<\/a> Will Keep You Posted On All Madrid Signings.<\/em><\/strong><br><br><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bangbet.com\">Bangbet<\/a> More Than Win!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Benfica to sign \u00c1lvaro Carreras, the 22-year-old Spanish left-back, in a deal worth \u20ac50 million. The fee will be paid in installments, allowing Los Blancos to avoid triggering the full release clause upfront. The transfer is expected to be finalized once Manchester United formally declines to activate [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":6826,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[421,423,422],"class_list":{"0":"post-6824","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-football-news","8":"tag-alvaro-carreras","9":"tag-alvaro-carreras-to-madrid","10":"tag-madrid-signings"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6824"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6824\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6834,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6824\/revisions\/6834"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}