Ferland Mendy, the shadow of Kurzawa Plane

Published:

By: Manu Tournoux

Ferland Mendy and Layvin Kurzawa evolve at the same post, left side. But they share other points in common.

While he was still coach of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti had announced the extension of the Ferland Mendy contract. The tricolor international is now linked to the Merengue club until June 2027.

A surprising decision insofar as the former player of Olympique Lyonnais does not really have the wind in its sails. Worse, the arrival of Álvaro Carreras during this transfer window and the presence of Fran García in the workforce does not leave him from playing time in perspective.

Romain Molina does not understand the approach of Madrid leaders. “They extended someone whose performances have been declining for a long time, who has a hard time chaining. And do you give him a new contract? While this summer, you make a left back and you have French who remains. What is interest? I do not understand, it reminds me of the extension of Kurzawa at PSG a few years ago. She was incomprehensible “judged the journalist on his channel
YouTube.

Ferland Mendy, a destiny identical to that of Kurzawa?

Indeed, in 2020, Paris Saint-Germain and Leonardo had decided to extend the Layvin Kurzawa contract by four years. A salary revaluation had even been granted to the left side, which is now evolving under the colors of Boavista.

“This extension, even me, I did not understand ithad recognized Kurzawa in June 2024, during an interview with Square media. But if I had to do it again, I would not have done it. I wouldn’t say it’s bullshit, I would say that I should have thought more. »»