Real Madrid have signed defender Alvaro Carreras from Benfica, the LaLiga club said on Monday, marking a return to the Spanish side for the 22-year-old after he previously spent three years at Real's academy.

Real Madrid reached a deal to sign Álvaro Carreras from Benfica on Monday, bringing back the young left back who came through the Spanish club's youth squads. Madrid said the 22-year-old Carreras is arriving on a six-year contract.

Khaberni -Alvaro Carreras, Real Madrid's left-back, confirmed on Tuesday during his official presentation as a player for the royal team, that he "does not care about numbers" and said he felt comfortable when asked at the press conference about the amount the royal club paid to Benfica (50 million euros).