Real Madrid’s newest signing, Alvaro Carreras, said goodbye to Benfica fans on his Instagram account, shortly after Real Madrid announced the move officially on Monday.

Los Blancos have officially completed the transfer of Carreras from Benfica. The Spanish left-back, who initially joined the Eagles on loan from Manchester United in January 2024, impressed enough to attract Madrid, who have swooped in to bring the 22-year-old back to Spain on a six-year contract.

This is a bonus.

The Spain youth international has spent time at Manchester United, Preston North End, Grenada and Benfica since he was last at Madrid.