Madrid are optimistic about signing the young left-back this week, according to MARCA and AS.
Real Madrid are accelerating efforts to complete the signing of Benfica left-back Álvaro Carreras this week, aiming to finalize the deal in time for the player to be registered for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup — a competition that has become a clear priority for the Spanish giants.
According to reports from both MARCA and AS, negotiations between Real Madrid and Benfica resumed after a brief pause to allow the Portuguese club to focus on their domestic cup final. The renewed talks signal Madrid’s urgency in reinforcing their squad ahead of a demanding summer schedule.
Carreras, 21, is reportedly eager to make the move to the Santiago Bernabéu, having already reached a verbal agreement with the club several weeks ago. However, Real Madrid are pushing to reduce the financial burden of the transfer, aiming to avoid paying the full €50 million release clause set by Benfica.
Still, all reports suggest that an agreement is likely to be reached within days.
