
Real Madrid have been desperate to sign Álvaro Carreras from Benfica this summer and a transfer agreement has now been reached,
Los Blancos were eager to add the left back to their roster before the FIFA Club World Cup but were unable to finalize a deal in time. They have been forced to wait to get their man but have now negotiated a €50 million ($58.5 million) fee with Benfica for the Spaniard.