Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy He seems ready to play hardball on a contract renewal.
The France international is expected to sit down for extension talks after Euro 2024 with Los Blancos in a bid to secure his future.
Despite being linked with a possible exit in the last 12 months, Mendy has convinced Carlo Ancelottiwith his place as first choice left back now established.
Mendy's current deal at Madrid expires in 2025, and the club want to keep him in place until at least 2027, with doubts growing over his ability to sign Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich.
According to the latest update from Sports newspaperMendy's place in Ancelotti's plans is clear, but the former Lyon defender rejected the club's opening offer.
France's progress to Euro 2024 could delay the talks with Ancelotti allowing players competing in the latter stages to enjoy a longer summer break ahead of a pre-season tour of the USA in the coming weeks.
