Real Madrid Confidencial Josep Pedrerol announces the first signing of the Xabi Alonso era, the deal is imminent.
Huijsen has been the first signing of the season, but after the coach's announcement, Carreras will be the first of his era
Journalist Josep Pedrerol has dropped the bomb on El Chiringuito. The first signing of the Xabi Alonso era at Real Madrid is about to be finalized.
It is Álvaro Carreras, left-back from Benfica. Although Dean Huijsen arrived earlier, he did so before the official announcement of Alonso as coach. Therefore, Carreras will be the first signing with Xabi in charge.
"They tell me Carreras is very close, very close to finalizing the deal," Pedrerol announced live.
The agreement is practically closed. Only the final details are missing. The signing is a matter of hours.
Xabi Alonso has already given his approval. He wants a young, versatile team with potential. Carreras fits that profile.
He will go to the Club World Cup
Real Madrid has been following Álvaro Carreras for months. Trained in Manchester United's youth academy and currently at Benfica, he has evolved remarkably.
According to Pedrerol, he will go to the Club World Cup with the first team. That confirms that Xabi Alonso wants him available from the start.
Carreras stands out for his strength, good footwork, and offensive capability. He can play both as a full-back and a wing-back.
At just 21 years old, he is a bet for the present and future for Real Madrid.
Florentino supports Xabi Alonso
The signing of Carreras is also a message from the board. Florentino Pérez wants Xabi Alonso to have the leeway to build his project.
Carreras will be the first official reinforcement under his direction. But he won't be the only one. At Valdebebas, they are already working on more additions.
The announcement could be made in the coming hours. Everything is ready for the agreement to be finalized.
Madridists receive the news with excitement. Carreras is seen as a key piece to renew the defense.
Álvaro Carreras will be the first signing of Real Madrid with Xabi Alonso as coach. A strategic, young, and promising move. Just the beginning of the new white project.
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