Manchester United have stepped aside to allow Real Madrid to complete a €50m signing, though the Red Devils will benefit from the move.

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 mini-window ahead of the Club World Cup has come and gone, but the regular summer transfer window is open and will run until September 1. The information found within this article has been gathered according to The Athletic ’s sourcing guidelines.