Real Madrid has reportedly finalized a deal for left-back Alvaro Carreras, a move that could set a new benchmark for transfer fees for the position in Spain’s top flight.
Carreras, who has a contract with Real Madrid extending until June 30, 2031, is understood to have been acquired for a fee of 50 million euros. this potential transfer positions him as the most expensive left-back acquisition in La Liga history, surpassing the previous record held by Ferland Mendy’s move to Real Madrid from Lyon in the summer of 2019.
A product of Real Madrid’s youth system, Carreras honed his skills within the club’s academy between 2017 and 2020, progressing through the Cubs and Al-Shabab categories. He later transferred to Manchester United, where he was recognized as the best under-23 player for the 2021-2022 season.
The following is a list of the most significant left-back transfer fees recorded in La Liga history:
Alvaro Carreras – Real madrid – 50 million euros.
Ferland Mendy – real Madrid – 48 million euros.
Fabio Coentrão – Real Madrid – 30 million euros.
Yuri Berchiche – athletic Bilbao – 24.8 million euros.
Theo Hernández – Real Madrid – 24 million euros.
Renan Lodi – Atlético Madrid – 21.8 million euros.
Matheus Fernandes – Barcelona – 20 million euros.
Verde – Barcelona – 20 million euros.
Sacha Rogeri – Atlético Madrid – 17 million euros.
Lucas Digne – Atlético Madrid – 16.5 million euros.
The most expensive left-back deals in La Liga
