Alvaro Carreras returns to Real Madrid
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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,
Real Madrid handed new signing Álvaro Carreras the club’s No. 18 shirt at his official unveiling at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday. Carreras joined from Benfica at the weekend in a deal worth €50 million ($58.3 million), having wanted the left back before the FIFA Club World Cup but settling for after.
Manchester United will pocket a significant bonus after Real Madrid completed the long-awaited €50 million (£42m/$57m) signing of Alvaro Carreras.
Real Madrid have presented new signing Alvaro Carreras to the press, after a lengthy transfer saga. Los Blancos announced the deal on Monday evening, with Benfica set to receive €50m in
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.