Álvaro Carreras plays defense for Benfica and wants to join Real Madrid this summer. The Portuguese left-back already shook hands on a deal with the Spanish giants. Both teams are working hard to finish the paperwork for his move. The transfer should happen after the Club World Cup ends. Carreras dreams of wearing the famous white jersey.
Real Madrid put 45 million euros on the table for the defender. Benfica demands the complete 50 million euro release fee written into his contract. The Spanish club tries to lower costs through talks about agent payments and other expenses. Money discussions continue between both sides. The gap keeps shrinking as negotiations move forward.
Carreras picked up his second yellow card against Auckland City during the tournament. Rules force him to sit out the next game versus Bayern Munich. His team might not advance to the knockout rounds from their group. This could mark his final appearance wearing Benfica colors. The defender hopes his club can still qualify for the next stage.
The player wanted his Madrid transfer completed before the tournament started. He feels let down that the move got delayed for weeks. Carreras waits patiently for his last days at Benfica to finish. His childhood dream involves playing for Real Madrid. The defender counts down each day until he can start his new adventure.
Real Madrid put 45 million euros on the table for the defender. Benfica demands the complete 50 million euro release fee written into his contract. The Spanish club tries to lower costs through talks about agent payments and other expenses. Money discussions continue between both sides. The gap keeps shrinking as negotiations move forward.
Carreras picked up his second yellow card against Auckland City during the tournament. Rules force him to sit out the next game versus Bayern Munich. His team might not advance to the knockout rounds from their group. This could mark his final appearance wearing Benfica colors. The defender hopes his club can still qualify for the next stage.
The player wanted his Madrid transfer completed before the tournament started. He feels let down that the move got delayed for weeks. Carreras waits patiently for his last days at Benfica to finish. His childhood dream involves playing for Real Madrid. The defender counts down each day until he can start his new adventure.
