Real Madrid's pursuit of Alphonso Davies has taken up a lot of column space in recent months, but back in the Spanish capital, the consequences of his move are uncertain. While Blancos want to move for French defender Ferland Mendy, Carlo Ancelotti he continues to stay close to him.
The 28-year-old has just over a year left on his deal, and Real Madrid are keen to sell him this summer. However AS Diary say that Ancelotti is opposed to this idea, and continues to stay close to him. His competition Fran Garcia has little glimpse in 2024, with Mendy having started 12 of the last 14 games, missing only two due to injury precaution and suspension.
What they say is that only two of Davies, Garcia and Mendy will be at the club next season. If Mendy is to stay, then he will have to choose between a contract renewal and an exit this summer, but Real Madrid will listen to offers for Mendy, considering Garcia a more ideal return for the Canadian. Yet Ancelotti continues to trust Mendy.
One of Ancelotti's qualities that has made him so successful at the Santiago Bernabeu is his ability to pick his battles, and if that's the case, then he'll probably leave. Mendy go, despite the fact that he is “the best defensive defender in the world”, as stated by the Italian. The French is also in a strong position, because he sees the chance to hit the market as a free agent as an opportunity at the age of 29.
