Ferland Mendy has breathed a sigh of relief following the latest moves in the transfer market. The Real Madrid full-back had been under pressure due to rumors about a possible transfer of a new left-back for the club. Although it seemed that Ferland Mendy would lose prominence, Barça's interest in that same player has changed the situation.
The player who has caused all this uncertainty is none other than Bayern Munich's left-back. The Canadian international, who has been linked to Real Madrid for some time, has been the subject of interest from Barça. Given this new situation, Mendy can be more confident of keeping his place in the team, as negotiations between Bayern and Real Madrid have become more complicated.
The initial concern in Valdebebas
In recent weeks, Ferland Mendy had seen his place in the starting eleven in jeopardy. Florentino Pérez, always on the lookout for opportunities in the market, had set his sights on Alphonso Davies as a possible reinforcement for the left back position. This led to rumors that the Canadian could end up competing directly with Mendy for a place in Madrid's defense.
However, the unexpected twist came when Barça also showed interest in transfer Davies. Although the player is not yet owned by Real Madrid, the fact that another big club like Barça is entering the fight for his signature has upset the initial plans. This move leaves Ferland Mendy in a better position, at least for now.
Ferland Mendy's relief and Florentino's surprise
With Barça ready to fight for Alphonso Davies, Mendy has been given an unexpected respite. The French full-back, who has been criticised on occasions for his inconsistent performances, could keep his role in the team without facing such strong competition. Meanwhile, Florentino Pérez is surprised by Barça's "betrayal", which has complicated a deal that many in Madrid took for granted.
Florentino still can't believe the Catalan club's move, which could make him lose one of their priority transfers for next summer. But, on the other hand, Mendy's relief is evident, as he now has more room to continue showing his worth at Santiago Bernabéu.