The future of Ferland Mendy at Real Madrid seems increasingly uncertain with the possible arrival of Alphonso Davies in the Merengues squad.
The transfer of the Canadian defender would undoubtedly imply that Mendy would be sold in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Despite being a key part of the successful 2021-2022 season, where the Spanish team won the Champions League, Mendy has been on the radar for the past two summers. However, injuries and the lack of offers have kept the Frenchman with the Whites.
This season, the player has managed to regain physical stability, and his performance on the field has been satisfactory. However, Real Madrid sees Davies’ arrival as an opportunity to make a financial profit for Mendy, whose contract ends in 2025.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti considers the Frenchman a fundamental part of the team’s defensive system and has expressed his desire for the player to renew his contract. However, the club’s board has other plans and is looking for a defender with a more attacking profile, in line with the playing strategy they want to implement.
The mismatch between Ancelotti’s desire and the club’s decision reflects the complexity of decisions in professional football. Although the Italian coach appreciates Mendy’s contribution on the field, the economic aspect and the search for a specific player profile seem to weigh more heavily in Real Madrid’s future planning.
