La Liga champions Real Madrid are reportedly mulling over selling 27-year-old French defender Ferland Mendy in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, 2022/23 might be the final season for Ferland Mendy at Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are considering cashing in on the 27-year-old defender in the 2023 summer transfer window.
Ferland Mendy joined Real Madrid from Lyon three and a half years ago. And the Frenchman has endured a rollercoaster ride at the Santiago Bernabeu since then. While the player has been the first-choice left-back for Real Madrid during that period, he has blown hot and cold in the last 18 months.
The 27-year-old has seen his performance levels drop since returning from a major injury. But he remains a regular for Real Madrid, turning out 17 times across all competitions this season. However, Mendy’s Real Madrid future is increasingly uncertain, with Real Madrid considering selling him next summer.
The decision comes in the wake of the emerging interest in Josko Gvardiol. The Croatian defender has primarily played as a centre-back for RB Leipzig and his nation. But he is equally adept at playing as a left-back. And with David Alaba being another option for the position, Mendy could become surplus to requirements.
Recent reports have claimed that the Merengues are ready to break the bank for Gvardiol. Such an outlay will compel Real Madrid to make some other major changes to the first-team squad. And Mendy might become the collateral damage for Los Blancos ahead of the 2022/23 season.
But the reigning La Liga champions are not guaranteed to sign Gvardiol amid interest from several Premier League clubs. Widespread reports have pointed to Chelsea being in the pole position to sign the Croat. So Mendy might see a silver lining amid the cloud of uncertainty surrounding him.
It will be interesting to see if Mendy can turn things around in the second half of the season. The coming months will be crucial for the future of the 27-year-old defender. And Real Madrid will likely cash in on the player in the 2023 summer transfer window if he does not step up.
