A player in a red jersey and an older man with glasses and a dark suit against a blurred background. — Florentino keeps working on signing Carreras | Real Madrid Confidencial

Camara — Florentino keeps working on signing Carreras | Real Madrid Confidencial

Real Madrid's alternative if Benfica doesn't budge on Álvaro Carrera's clause

Álvaro Carreras's signing has another particular way for Real Madrid to successfully complete the operation

21/05/2025 20:15:00h

Didac Aguirre

Throughout the season, one of Real Madrid's most recurring problems was defense. While the signing of Dean Huijsen aims to improve the backline, the club is also looking to strengthen the full-backs. With Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right side, Real Madrid is extremely interested in Álvaro Carreras for the left.

Despite Real Madrid's strong interest, the operation for Carreras has faced the issue of his clause. With a value of 50 million euros, Real Madrid has no intention of paying the full amount of this clause. That's why, if Benfica doesn't want to agree to a reduction in the value, Real Madrid plans to break down this large payment.

A quite interesting and viable alternative to finalize Carreras's arrival to the team as soon as possible. With Real Madrid having a meeting scheduled with Benfica next week, the club hopes to achieve its goal for this summer market.

A player in Benfica's red uniform during a match.

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Real Madrid's plan

With Ferland Mendy and Fran García having an irregular performance this season, Real Madrid seeks to eliminate this issue forever. Álvaro Carreras, 22 years old, is the solution Real Madrid has in sight for this important problem. His performance in his debut season with Benfica, playing 4,265 minutes, has been impressive.

Being one of Benfica's most important players this season, Carreras has proven to be ready to make the leap to another club. Aware of Real Madrid's interest, Carreras seeks to return to the club where he was a youth player from 2017 to 2020.

A player in a red uniform tries to advance with the ball while being marked by two opposing team players dressed in white in a stadium full of spectators.

Carreras can return home shortly | Real Madrid Confidencial

However, his release clause and Benfica's stance have complicated this important operation more than expected. While Real Madrid trusts it can convince Benfica to reduce the clause's value, the club is prepared for any scenario.

The return of Carreras

Pending the meeting between both teams, breaking down the payment of Carreras's clause is increasingly becoming the most viable option. Whatever alternative Real Madrid takes regarding Carreras's signing, his return to Valdebebas this summer is certain.

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