Carvalho was officially presented in a club-produced video on July 26 following his departure from Real Betis The 33-year-old arrived as a free-agent signing on a one-year contract with an option for a second season He is set to travel to Mexico for medical examinations and formal paperwork ahead of Apertura 2025 registration Carvalho brings international pedigree after winning Euro 2016 and the inaugural UEFA Nations League in 2019 The signing aims to strengthen Pachuca’s midfield depth for domestic Apertura competition and the Leagues Cup