From Old Trafford to the Bernabéu? Alvaro Carreras Set for Real Madrid Move – Man United to Receive Surprise Compensation 💼⚽

In what looks set to be one of the more interesting twists of the summer transfer window, Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Alvaro Carreras from Benfica — and Manchester United could benefit too, according to Marca.

The 22-year-old left-back, who once played in Real Madrid’s youth setup before moving to Manchester United in 2020, is now on the verge of returning to Los Blancos, five years later — after finally finding his footing at Portuguese giants Benfica.

Though Carreras never made a senior appearance for Manchester United, the Red Devils are expected to receive a compensation fee thanks to a smart sell-on clause in his transfer to Benfica last year.

💫 A Career That’s Come Full Circle

Carreras’ career has taken a few detours — from Real Madrid’s academy, to Manchester United’s reserves, to an unsuccessful loan at Granada, before finding stability and performance under the bright lights of Benfica.

Now, with Real Madrid ready to announce his signing after the Club World Cup wraps up, the young Spaniard looks primed for a high-profile homecoming.

Interestingly, Carreras was one of three names reportedly requested by former Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti before his exit last season — showing just how highly rated the left-back is behind the scenes at the Spanish club.

💬 Our Take

Football is a funny game. A player once written off by two of Europe’s biggest clubs might now find himself stepping into the famous white shirt at the Santiago Bernabéu. Carreras’ journey is proof that talent, timing, and the right system matter just as much as early hype.

Manchester United fans might be wondering what if, but at least there’s a small financial win as compensation.

For Real Madrid, it could be another low-key smart addition to bolster their full-back options. And for Carreras? This is his biggest stage yet.

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