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SB Nation on MSNOfficial: Rafael Obrador Joins Benfica — Possible Link to Álvaro Carreras DealReal Madrid has officially announced the departure of Rafael Obrador, who has joined Portuguese giants Benfica on a permanent deal. While this transfer stands on its own, it could also be a key piece in a broader negotiation between the two clubs — namely,
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has announced that Benfica left-back Álvaro Carreras' move to Real Madrid is nearly complete, pending one final hurdle.
After an unsuccessful loan spell at Granada, the player's career finally took off when he moved to Benfica, first on loan and then permanently after signing a contract in 2024.DID YOU KNOW?Madrid hoped to sign Carreras in time for the Club World Cup but could not make the deal happen due to Rui Costa's reluctance to accept any offer lower than the player's €50m (£43m/$58m) release clause.