Real Madrid have been the talk of the town for the whole soccer world in recent days. Fresh after winning their historic 15ᵗʰ Champions League trophy, Madrid announced the signing of global superstar, Kylian Mbappe within the next 48 hours. Carlo Ancelotti now possesses a stacked squad, with little room for improvement. However, Florentino Perez is still looking into the transfer market to bolster his team even further.
Alphonso Davies’ future at Bayern Munich is now more uncertain than ever. The Canadian has not been able to reach an agreement with the Bavarian club over a contract extension, inviting interest from Real Madrid who are studying the possibility of a move for Davies this summer. Fans have debated the necessity of the move, considering the splendid season that Madrid’s starting left-back, Ferland Mendy enjoyed. Here is a look at why the Spanish champions should not pull away from a possible move for Alphonso Davies.
Ferland Mendy’s persistent injury woes
Ferland Mendy arrived at Real Madrid from Olympique Lyonnais in the summer of 2019. The French fullback did an impressive job of replacing club legend Marcelo and has since become a defensive pillar at Madrid. Despite that, his fitness woes since the 2020/21 campaign have prevented him from enjoying consistent time on the pitch every season.
The 28-year-old has suffered 12 different injuries during his five-year spell at the Santiago Bernabeu so far, missing 61 games in the process. Such a fitness record presents an unstable image regarding Mendy’s future as a starter at Madrid. Alphonso Davies’ contract situation currently provides the perfect opportunity for Real Madrid to seal their left-back spot for the coming years.
Increased competition in the defense
Real Madrid are renowned for employing some of the biggest stars in the game. Having multiple world-class players in the position has not been a problem for Madrid before, and this time won’t be any different. The 2023/24 season saw Ferland Mendy be the undisputed starter at left-back despite the option of Fran Garcia at Ancelotti‘s disposal.
Having consecutive consistent seasons has been a major absence from Mendy’s time in Madrid. With the possible arrival of Alphonso Davies, the Frenchman would be induced to keep his level high to secure his spot. The increased competition will eventually be beneficial for the club, ensuring top performances on the left flank for the entire season.