Surprise with Carreras: The player's change revealed before signing for Madrid

This Tuesday, Álvaro Carreras experienced a very special day in his career by being presented by Real Madrid. He looked excited and thrilled, especially when he had to give his first speech as a Madridist. There, his voice faltered and didn't let him express in words what he was feeling.

He arrives at the white club as a great left-back, expected to play a leading role in the national team. However, a detail from his past has come to light that is very revealing. It was a change he made before signing for Real Madrid and it was very important.

We're not referring to now, but to his first stint at La Fábrica, the three years that Álvaro Carreras spent there. The left-back had come up through the youth systems of Racing de Ferrol and Deportivo de La Coruña. There, Carreras even played as a forward, as Defensa Central has been able to find out.

His height and aerial potential led him to be a box player, but little by little he changed. He started to stick more to the wing, until he moved his position back to become a full-back. Without a doubt, this transformation was essential for him to become the player he is today.

The virtues of Álvaro Carreras that make him a great signing

The arrival of Álvaro Carreras is a success for Real Madrid, and several analysts already see it that way. He is a full-back who can adapt to several positions, such as full-back, wing-back, and even center-back. This versatility is something Xabi Alonso applauds to use him in its schemes this season.

Above all because we're talking about a tall player, who is very strong in aerial play both in attack and defense. However, that doesn't stop him from being fast and having the ability to get ahead of his opponents. His anticipation skills make him a great defender when pressing the opponent.

Although he will make the most of his greatest virtues in attack, being able to deliver first-time crosses into the box. He also looks for spaces and helps build up play by moving inside. That seems like it will be essential in Xabi Alonso's Madrid, which will lead him to be a starter.