Alvaro Carreras (Benfica > Real Madrid)
July 2025
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old left-back Alvaro Carreras from Benfica for a reported £43m. He has signed a six-year contract and returns to Madrid after a stint at Manchester United.
United held a £15m buy-back clause valid until 2026 but opted not to activate it. Carreras joins Xabi Alonso’s squad after Madrid strengthened further with arrivals like Alexander-Arnold and Franco Mastantuono.