Former Manchester United Portuguse defender Alvaro Carreras has joined Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid from Benfica. The 22-year-old has joined the Spanish club in a deal which is reported to be worth £43m, external and has signed a six-year contract.
Alvaro Carreras was part of Real Madrid’s youth set-up from 2017 to 2020 before joining Manchester United. Alvaro Carreras had spells on loan at Preston and Granada but did not play for the Old Trafford club’s first team prior to a switch to Benfica in January 2024.
He helped Benfica finish second in the Portuguese top-flight last season and was part of their squad at the Club World Cup. The player is part of the new boys signed by Real Madrid new manager Xavi Alonso.
