This article was originally published on www.si.com as Alvaro Carreras: Why Real Madrid Paid €50 Million to Re-Sign a Player Who Left For Free. Five years later, Álvaro Carreras is back with Real Madrid.

Real Madrid have released a detailed report on their financial results for the latest fiscal year.

Hincapie is primarily a centre-back but can also fill in as a left-back or as a left-sided wide player if needed.