Real Madrid Hold Fire on Álvaro Carreras Move Until After Taça da Liga Final
Real Madrid are closely monitoring Álvaro Carreras as they consider a summer move for the talented left-back—but talks have been put on hold out of respect for his current commitments. The 21-year-old will feature for Benfica in the Taça da Liga final against Sporting CP this Sunday at the Estádio Nacional.
Sources close to the club suggest that Madrid are deliberately delaying formal negotiations until after the final, allowing Carreras to focus fully on the decisive clash. The Spanish giants are expected to accelerate talks next week, with Carreras seen as a key target in their plans to reinforce the left side of defense.
Real Madrid Finalizing Álvaro Carreras Deal Ahead of Key Talks with Benfica
According to AS, Real Madrid have already reached a personal agreement with Álvaro Carreras, who is eager to return to the Spanish capital. The 21-year-old defender has made no financial demands, significantly smoothing the path for a potential transfer. From the player’s side, all terms are reportedly settled.
The only remaining obstacle is the transfer fee. While Carreras has a €50 million release clause, Madrid are not prepared to meet that figure. Instead, they are planning to table an offer in the region of €30 million.
Manchester United, Carreras’ former club, maintain a buy-back clause valued at €18 million. While they are monitoring the situation, their priority is not to re-sign the player—though they may seek a share of the eventual transfer fee.
Real Madrid have held back formal negotiations until after the Taça da Liga final on Sunday, out of respect for Benfica and the player. However, a crucial meeting is expected next week to push the deal toward completion.
Despite the unresolved fee, Madrid remain calm and confident, with expectations that Carreras will be part of their squad for the FIFA Club World Cup this summer.
