Carreras is now a footballer for Real Madrid. The white club has just announced his signing, thus putting an end to one of the summer's soap operas in the transfer market.The 22-year-old

After an unsuccessful loan spell at Granada, the player's career finally took off when he moved to Benfica, first on loan and then permanently after signing a contract in 2024.DID YOU KNOW?Madrid hoped to sign Carreras in time for the Club World Cup but could not make the deal happen due to Rui Costa's reluctance to accept any offer lower than the player's €50m (£43m/$58m) release clause.

Carreras, who trained at La Fábrica during the 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons, has rejoined the club he once called home. His return represents more than just a new signing—it’s the comeback of a homegrown talent forged in the values of madridismo.

Manchester United’s academy product Álvaro Carreras will don the jersey of Los Blancos from next season onwards.In recent years, United’s academy have produced a number of top talents. However,

Manchester United will pocket a significant bonus after Real Madrid completed the long-awaited €50 million (£42m/$57m) signing of Alvaro Carreras.