He spoke to journalists at his official presentation
New Real Madrid signing Álvaro Carreras was presented to the media on Tuesday as he spoke to journalists and revealed that he has already spoken to coach Xabi Alonso, saying that he “congratulated” the left-back on the transfer. Asked about where he would play for the club, the 22 year old said, “I will play wherever it takes for the club of my dreams, I will give everything for this shirt”.
Carreras on coming back to Real Madrid
“It means everything, fulfilling a dream, returning to what was my home. I’m really looking forward to starting this new challenge.”
Carreras on whether he ever doubted the move would happen
“There is always a lot of talk in football, I was focused on my former team, on the challenge of the Club World Cup, which did not go as we expected. I’m looking forward to starting this season, which is going to be brilliant.”
Carreras on the Club World Cup
“I was focused on Benfica, it was a tournament that we had prepared well, I have an incredible respect for them, I didn’t know anything until the last day, until it became official.”
Carreras on being the second-most expensive defender
“I don’t get into the numbers thing, football nowadays moves around all that, but I’m calm with myself and believe in my abilities.”
Carreras on what his friends have said to him
“All my friends are fans of the best club in the world, Real Madrid, so they couldn’t believe it.”
Carreras on whether he could believe this move would happen
“When I arrived at Benfica I signed for several years, I was calm there and I had to respect them, do my job and go about my business. In the end, everything was done.”
Carreras on when he told his mother
“It’s difficult, until the last moment I didn’t believe it. I made the decision to leave home at a young age, so she got excited and it’s normal. It makes me emotional too.”
Carreras on how he adapted to life at Benfica
“I am eternally grateful to them because they behaved very well with me, I have no complaints. I’ve left some very good friends there but life goes on. Today is the happiest day of my life, I am focused here.”
Carreras on his contribution to Real Madrid
“I’m a player who likes to have the ball, I like to go forward and help at the back because that’s my job. I want to give my best every day I wear this shirt.”
Carreras on playing where Marcelo and Roberto Carlos played
“Yes, they were my inspiration for many years, when I was here I got to see Marcelo live. They are both my references.”
Carreras on whether he spoke to Ángel Di Maria about the club
“I have no words for Angelito, he has been a great teammate on and off the pitch, I am eternally grateful to him and I wish him the best of luck in this new chapter for him.”
Carreras on his performance against Lamine Yamal in the Champions League
“The work of a season can’t be based on just one game. It’s true that in the Champions League match I was at a very good level, but it’s been like that all season long. I promise the Madridistas that I will be at the level of the club of my dreams.”
Carreras on Fran García
“He is a player with a great level, I come to give my all to continue winning titles.”
Carreras on wearing the number 18
“I’ll wear any number to play for this club.”
Carreras on how he differs from Fran García and Ferland Mendy
“There will be time to talk about that, they are incredible players, we know how football is and that we come to compete. Today is the happiest day of my life.”
