The most expensive left-back meets the most magical number!

Alvaro Carreras becomes the latest member of Real Madrid. The Spanish player will wear the "Galaxy Battleship" jersey for the next six seasons. His transfer fee is as high as €50 million, setting a record for the highest transfer fee at this position in La Liga (left back). The previous record holder was another left-back of Real Madrid, Mendy, who made a €48 million transfer when he moved from Lyon to Real Madrid.

Wearing the "curse" number

In the first season after joining, Carreras will wear the No. 18 jersey. Fans and experts generally believe that this number seems to be "cursed" at Real Madrid club. The last person wearing No. 18 was Vallejo. The 28-year-old has never been able to gain a foothold in the main lineup and has played symbolically for Real Madrid, with his number inherited from Camavenga.

The French midfielder only wore the No. 18 for one season and changed to the No. 14 jersey. Before him, Bale also chose No. 18 after finishing his loan return.

"Cray " strength proves that the players who have performed relatively well in wearing No. 18 in recent years are Lucas Vazquez (only worn during his debut in 2015-16, and then changed to No. 17) and Drared. And all the other players who passed through this number seemed to have encountered difficulties. Some of the most disappointing signings in modern history of the club have briefly been on the 18th, including Woodgate, Mariano Dias, Casano, Forber and Luca Jovic. In addition, there are also some players who rarely appear at the Bernabeu Stadium, such as Portillo, Marcos Llorente, Saviola and Del Amo.

Challenge and Expectation

Alvaro Carreras is about to face the "curse" related to the "unpopular" No. 18 in Real Madrid. Can he break this fate and become one of the best defenders of the season? Welcome to share your views in the comment section!