Manchester United have been active in the transfer market this summer as Ruben Amorim reshapes the squad, yet some of their best business lies in the players they’ve already sold.
United will earn €9 million from an impending transfer involving a former academy graduate.
Such sell-on clauses are becoming part of the club’s long-term financial strategy—not just to balance the books but to invest in future success at Old Trafford.
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While most conversations focus on incomings, the importance of smart outgoing deals shouldn’t be underestimated.
One of those exits is set to pay off soon.
Alvaro Carreras, once a promising full‑back in United’s ranks, is reportedly poised to secure a high-profile move from Benfica to Real Madrid for €45 million, structured in two instalments of €22.5 million each.
Due to a clause inserted by United during his initial sale, the club stands to receive a healthy 20% cut—equating to €9 million in straight profit.
The deal, originally delayed, now seems firmly on track with both clubs agreeing terms.
The move has already had an impact on Carreras’ situation in Lisbon.
According to Correio da Manha, the 22‑year‑old refused to play in Benfica’s Club World Cup match against Chelsea after reaching an understanding with Real Madrid.
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He was left out of the squad for that fixture and later only featured reluctantly in other games—one involving a hurried yellow card dismissal and another where he made a minimal appearance before being benched by manager Bruno Lage.
For Manchester United fans, this development will evoke mixed feelings.
Carreras’ journey is not over—there remains a €20 million buy‑back clause, giving United the option to re-sign him at a later date.
Given his adaptability as a full-back or wing-back, he could have been useful in Amorim’s evolving tactical set-up.
Yet the practical reality remains that funds from his potential Real Madrid switch will go straight into the transfer kitty—vital for United’s summer overhaul.
With the club balancing between high-profile signings and nurturing young talent, the €9 million windfall is a strategic boost without risking first-team resources.
As United fans watch the transfer window unfold, this sell-on success is a reminder that smart planning extends beyond the pitch.
Alvaro Carreras may shine in Madrid, and if that buy-back clause materialises, it could be United’s gain both sporting and financial.
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