Real Madrid Stuns Football World with Surprise Decision to Offload Key Starter Before 2025-26 Campaign

Just nine months following the contract extension offered to Ferland Mendy, Real Madrid are now reportedly seeking to offload the left-back during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Real Madrid's disappointing 2024–25 season was significantly hampered by their shortage of defensive options. Extended injuries to key players including Éder Militão, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Mendy forced Los Blancos to deploy makeshift defensive solutions, with natural midfielders Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni filling in at the back.

In response to these squad imbalances, Real Madrid secured three defensive additions: Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Álvaro Carreras. The last mentioned, a promising prospect connected to La Fábrica, is expected to serve as either the primary or secondary left-back option following the Spanish club's €50 million ($58.42 million) investment for the ex-Benfica player.

Suddenly, Real Madrid are facing an abundance of left-back options, particularly considering Eduardo Camavinga's ability to cover the position when needed. Reports from AS suggest the club is actively seeking to move Mendy on.

The publication indicates that Los Blancos consider Mendy "somewhat surplus to requirements" given the availability of both Fran García and Carreras. The French defender will need to "secure an exit" from Madrid if he desires consistent playing time in the coming season.