Real Madrid Confidencial Real Madrid will announce this signing immediately after the World Cup, confirmed
The club still has Álvaro Carreras's signing in mind, who will arrive in Madrid after the end of the competition
Real Madrid has already decided its next move after the Club World Cup. The club will announce the signing of Álvaro Carreras as soon as the tournament ends. The deal is very advanced and there is a high degree of optimism within the club.
Carreras is the priority for the left-back position. He is 22 years old, plays for Benfica, and came up through Real Madrid's youth academy. His name has been on the table for weeks, although the goal was to bring him in before the tournament, they couldn't finalize the deal in time.
A priority signing for Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso believes Carreras is a key piece for his project. The coach wants a modern full-back, with range, a good left foot, and the ability to adapt to different systems. Carreras meets all those requirements and has shined this season in Portugal.
His performance at Benfica has been outstanding. Reliable at the back, dangerous in attack, and with personality. That's why Real Madrid doesn't want to wait any longer. The agreement with the player is complete and only the final details with the Portuguese club remain to be settled.
The main obstacle is the transfer fee. Benfica is demanding the full release clause of €50 million (€50 million), and there is also a resale clause that benefits Manchester United, the club that had him on loan.
That's why Madrid is working on different payment formulas. The idea is to close the deal without tension, but also without giving in more than necessary. The relationship between clubs isn't the best after what happened before the World Cup, when Benfica decided to register the player at the last minute.
Countdown to the official announcement
The club is convinced that the signing will be completed right after the Club World Cup. The deal won't be drawn out more than necessary. The goal is to have Carreras available to Xabi Alonso from preseason.
Real Madrid wants to urgently strengthen its left flank. Doubts about Mendy and Fran García force the club to look for a reliable solution. For Xabi, that solution is called Álvaro Carreras.
Everything is ready for the announcement to be made in a matter of days. The only thing left is for the tournament to end. Then, Carreras will wear white.
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