The main hold-up to negotiations came from Madrid’s desire to avoid triggering Carreras’s release clause, which stands at €50 million ($58.5 million) and would have to be paid up front in one lump sum. While Madrid have failed to negotiate a discount, they have at least secured a favorable payment plan.

The left-back originally represented Madrid's academy before joining Manchester United as a youth-team player.

Real Madrid is on the verge of closing a new signing for its defense after yesterday's debacle in the Club World Cup.According to an exclusive revelation by transfer specialist journalist Fabrizio

Levi Colwill says Chelsea are "not Real Madrid" and are confident about facing Paris St-Germain in the Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Most will view Enzo Maresca's side as underdogs against the Champions League winners,

PSG crushed Real Madrid in 24 minutes of fury and 66 of control and constant threat. They are rightful finalists of the Club World Cup after a 4-0 win that seemed even short for what was seen at the