Real Madrid has returned to the negotiating table for the signing of left-back Álvaro Carreras from Benfica, after negotiations between the two parties had stopped recently, according to the Spanish newspaper "Marca".

The newspaper pointed out that the positions between Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez and his Benfica counterpart Rui Costa have become closer, which boosts the hopes of the royal club in finalizing the deal soon.

Carreras is eagerly awaiting the two clubs to reach a final agreement on financial details, especially since he has completed his personal terms agreement with Real Madrid before the start of the Club World Cup.

Marca warned Benfica's management against being stubborn in the negotiations, citing the case of Antonio Silva, who the club refused to sell last summer for 60 million euros, only for his price to drop to 30 million later.

Negotiations between the two sides were progressing well before the Club World Cup, before stalling due to Benfica's inflexibility amid doubts about Rui Costa's future as president of the club.