Álvaro Carreras was officially presented as a Real Madrid player this Tuesday in a heartfelt ceremony at Valdebebas. The club's president, Florentino Pérez, took the stage to deliver a powerful and symbolic message to the young left-back, who returns to Madrid after a successful journey across European football.

Carreras, who trained at La Fábrica during the 2017/18 and 2018/19 seasons, has rejoined the club he once called home. His return represents more than just a new signing—it’s the comeback of a homegrown talent forged in the values of madridismo.

"You Are One of Us": A Symbolic Statement

During his speech, Florentino Pérez praised Carreras’s perseverance and his journey back to the Bernabéu:

"It’s a path marked by sacrifice. Your parents are here with you today—they’ve always been by your side, helping you overcome life’s obstacles. Academy players are the foundation of our success: hard work, commitment, and dedication. You are one of us, and you’ve become one of the best defenders in European football."

The president also reflected on the emotional weight of these moments for Madrid fans:

"It’s another special day for all madridistas. Every time we welcome a new player, it becomes an incredible moment. This universal feeling that is madridismo pushes us to bring joy to Real Madrid supporters all over the world."

An International Journey to the Top

Pérez highlighted the international experience that helped shape Carreras into a top-level player:

• Manchester United , where he was named best U-21 player
• Preston North End , where he earned Young Player of the Season honors
• Granada CF , gaining LaLiga experience
• Benfica , where he was named Best Left-Back in the league and won the Portuguese League Cup

He also mentioned Carreras’s youth stints at Deportivo La Coruña and Racing de Ferrol, as well as his appearances for Spain’s youth national teams.

A Future in White Under Xabi Alonso

To close, Florentino Pérez turned to the club’s ambitions under new head coach Xabi Alonso, noting Real Madrid’s historic run:

"We are the only club to win six European Cups in the last ten years. We’ve created a unique dynasty. We’ve added extraordinary players and appointed one of the world’s best coaches in Xabi Alonso to lead a team ready to keep winning."

Finally, he addressed Carreras directly:

"You’ve dreamed of wearing the shirt of the best club in the world—and today, that dream becomes reality. Welcome home."