Alphonso Davies has been made to wait as Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to a new contract with left-back Ferland Mendy.
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Real hand Mendy an extensionFrench defender to stay until 2027Davies keeps waiting for Los BlancosWHAT HAPPENED?
According to Los Blancos have agreed to keep the French defender at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2027, with an option for an additional season. Mendy, whose current contract was due to expire in 2025, received the renewal offer from Real Madrid's hierarchy a few weeks ago and the defender is expected to formalize the agreement shortly after he returns from his vacation, following his participation in France's Euro 2024 campaign.
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The 2023-24 season marked a turning point in Mendy's career at Real Madrid. After struggling with injuries for a significant part of his tenure, Mendy regained his fitness and form, becoming the first-choice left-back under manager Carlo Ancelotti. His impressive performances have solidified his place in the team which has led Ancelotti to become a strong advocate for Mendy's continued presence at the club.
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While Mendy's contract extension ensures stability in the left-back position, Real Madrid's ambitions extend beyond retaining their current stars. The club are reportedly eyeing Bayern Munich's Davies who has a contract with the Bundesliga giants until 2025. Negotiations for an extension have stalled with Bayern despite the German club proposing a substantial pay increase, as it falls short of his demands of €20 million (£17m/$22m) per year.
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Mendy's resurgence and commitment to the club have been pivotal, ensuring his place in the team's future plans. He is likely to be back at Valdebebas after the first week of August, along with the latest Galactico Kylian Mbappe, as Ancelotti would look to field a full-strength XI against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup on August 14.
