Atlético on the trail of Álvaro Carreras
Atlético de Madrid, after their elimination in the Champions League round of 16 against Real Madrid, is already planning for the next season. Despite not continuing in the competition, the club pocketed around 85 million euros.
One of the priorities of the Rojiblancos is to reinforce the left-back position, and the name that resonates the most is that of the Spanish player Álvaro Carreras, currently at Benfica. The player impressed Atlético during the Champions League match in Lisbon, where Benfica won clearly.
Carreras, a former Manchester United player, has a contract with Benfica until 2029 and a release clause of 50 million euros. Manchester United also has a buy-back option for 20 million euros, which further complicates his possible signing.
Furthermore, Atlético is not the only club interested in the young full-back, as he is also on the radar of other big teams, including Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. The Colchoneros board is collecting information on Carreras, recognizing that it will not be an easy operation, but they are confident in his potential to strengthen the team.
