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.

The left-back originally represented Madrid's academy before joining Manchester United as a youth-team player.

The deal is nearly complete, and only final details remain before Álvaro Carreras once again wears the white shirt—this time with the maturity and quality needed to shine at one of the most demanding clubs in world football.