Xabi Alonso is just days away from officially taking charge of Real Madrid, but he has been working on the squad's planning for some time now. The Basque coach is well-informed about everything happening in the squad, and the latest news hasn't pleased him at all. Medical reports indicate that Ferland Mendy suffers from a chronic injury, making it difficult to rely on him regularly. He is clear: he doesn't count on him and has requested his departure, Florentino Pérez is already working on it.
Ferland Mendy will not continue at Real Madrid
The plan that Madrid has involves making changes throughout the defensive area, including the full-backs. It is decided that the one who will leave on the left flank is Ferland Mendy, especially now that his chronic issues have been confirmed. He is not in Xabi Alonso's plans, and a departure will be sought, although it is already known that finding him a destination will be extremely complicated.
Florentino renewed the French full-back until 2027 last year, which may complicate his departure. With his physical problems released, it seems completely ruled out that he can continue at the highest level. In Saudi Arabia, there has been interest for some time, although their approaches have always been rejected: now it is different, and all parties are open to a transfer.
Ferland Mendy averages more than 100 days out per year and is no longer a player who can continue at the highest level. Xabi Alonso is clear: for him, he is expendable and has requested his departure.
Xabi Alonso already has a new full-back for Real Madrid
Real Madrid hasn't wasted time and has decided to move forward with all its signings for the next season. For some time, they have been looking for a left-back for the present and future to strengthen the position... and the chosen one is none other than Álvaro Carreras. In recent hours, journalist Nano Antón, from Defensa Central, has confirmed his signing, even setting a date for its officialization: after May 25.
Álvaro Carreras will be present at the Club World Cup, with an agreement between Real Madrid and Benfica for his transfer. The idea is for the Spaniard to play the final of the Portuguese Cup against Sporting Lisbon with complete normality, and after May 25, head to Bernabéu. He is considered a strategic signing, also being a request from Xabi Alonso.
The idea is clear: get rid of Ferland Mendy, whose signing is more than amortized, and strengthen the position with the youth player Carreras. Xabi Alonso has given his OK, and Florentino is working hard to finalize everything.