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.

Signed from Benfica barely a day ago, Carreras was presented to the local press this morning at the Santiago Bernabeu. The wing-back, formerly a Real youth teamer before he left Manchester United, Carreras says being back at his formative club is a dream come true.

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.

As reported earlier today, Real Madrid are advancing in negotiations with SL Benfica for the signing of Alvaro Carreras.The Spanish left-back has been the Merengues’ priority target for the