The French in Madrid. This summer, Kylian Mbappé (25 years old) will not be too disoriented when he sets down his bags in the Spanish capital. Indeed, the striker and captain of the France team will join Real Madrid as explained exclusively on our site. There, he will find several compatriots in the Merengue locker room including Aurélien Tchouaméni, whom he tried to recruit to Paris Saint-Germain in 2022. KM7 will also play alongside Théo Zidane, Eduardo Camavinga and Ferland Mendy, who he played for the French team.
The Frenchman has had his ups and downs
Since the departure of Karim Benzema to Al-Ettifaq last summer, the left back is now the longest-serving French player in the Madrid team. Indeed, after a rather successful stint with Olympique Lyonnais, Mendy was recruited by Real Madrid in 2019. Desired by Zinedine Zidane, who was followed by his management, the 28-year-old footballer was to occupy the role as Marcelo’s understudy at first before becoming his competitor. Which was the case. But in Madrid, Ferland Mendy has sometimes shown irregularity.
He also experienced some physical problems which slowed him down. According to the specialized site transfermarkt, he has been injured a dozen times since his arrival. This season, he was in the infirmary for 52 days due to a muscle problem (missing 6 matches). This therefore did not help the former OL player whose future has been the subject of discussion for several months. Indeed, several Spanish media announce that the Madrilenians, who want to recruit Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), want to part ways with the native of Meulan-en-Yvelines.
Mendy wants to stay
This is still the case this Wednesday. Relevo indicates that the residents of the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium still hope to sell the French international next summer. The idea will be to recover some money while making room for Davies. This information does not match that published by Marca this Wednesday. The Spanish daily explains that the Merengues have doubts. The Frenchman’s recent performances are pleasing internally and some voices are being raised at the club to offer him a new contract while his current lease ends in June 2025.
According to our information, several people at the club wish to continue working with him. This is particularly the case of Carlo Ancelotti, who has just extended his contract and who absolutely wants to keep him, we have been told. The Italian technician adores the player. He also recently said about it. “When everything is going well, he is the best left-back in the world. Offensively, he can improve, even though he scored the other day. But defensively, when he’s in top form, he’s the best full-back in the world.” What about the main interested party? According to our information, Ferland Mendy wants to continue in the Spanish capital. He feels very good and fulfilled in Madrid where he still has a great story to write.
