Real Madrid and France defender Ferland Mandy is ready to fight for his place in Real Madrid’s starting XI under new manager Xabi Alonso amid transfer rumours.
Following a disappointing season under Carlo Ancelotti last time out, Xavi Alonso is set to start a new phase at the club. The club have brought in new players to help strengthen the squad and the recent €50m (£43m/$58m) acquisition of Carreras from Benfica means Mendy is expected to go down the manager’s pecking order.
Mendy is also expected to face tough competition from Fran Garcia, who made quite an impression at the Club World Cup. The 25-year-old played every minute of the tournament until their defeat to PSG in the semi-finals.
Ferland Mendy leaves the pitch after picking up an injury during the Copa del Rey Final match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Latest report from Marca has now claimed Mendy is not looking for any move away from the Santiago Bernabeu this summer and is prepared to fight for his place in the club’s starting XI under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Mendy underwent surgery in April to repair a rupture in his right quadriceps and hasn’t featured since the Copa del Rey final that month.
Currently on vacation, Mendy is set to return to the Bernabeu on August 4 as Real Madrid begin their pre-season training. The Los Blancos will not play any pre-season matches before the start of La Liga. Their opening fixture will be against Osasuna at home on August 19.
Mendy joined Real Madrid from Lyon in 2019 for an initial €48 million (£41m/$52m) and last year extended his contract until 2027.
The 30-year-old started just 12 La Liga games last season and scored only one goal.
