Overview

• Real Madrid and Benfica have finalized a €50 million transfer fee for the left-back, payable in instalments to spread the cost.
• Manchester United retains a buy-back clause that it must decide not to trigger before the move can be completed.
• Carreras rebuilt his career after failing to make a senior appearance at United, earning a permanent transfer to Benfica in 2024 following successful loans.
• The instalment structure reflects a growing trend in elite football to manage financial risk through phased payments.
• Under new manager Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid have prioritized defensive reinforcements, with Carreras poised to compete for the left-back position.