Real Madrid sign ex-Man Utd defender Carreras from Benfica

Real Madrid have signed Spanish defender Alvaro Carreras from Benfica.

The 22-year-old has joined the Spanish club in a deal which is reported to be worth £43m, external and has signed a six-year contract.

Carreras was part of Real Madrid's youth set-up from 2017 to 2020 before joining Manchester United.

He had spells on loan at Preston and Granada but did not play for the Old Trafford club's first team prior to a switch to Benfica in January 2024.

Carreras helped Benfica finish second in the Portuguese top-flight last season and was part of their squad at the Club World Cup.