Real Madrid have been looking to recoup some of the money they have spent on players this summer by selling. They have generated over $23 million (€20 million) thanks to the sale of several academy players, with a 50% sell-on clause included.
Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso is said to have spoken to the club about holding off on selling one of last season's key players, as he is needed for the upcoming season.
Real Madrid are focusing on exits after completing the signing of Alvaro Carreras earlier this week, and there are several candidates that could depart before the end of the summer transfer window.
Real Madrid announced new signing Alvaro Carreras on Monday, and presented him to the press on the Tuesday afternoon. The former Castilla graduate cost them €50m and is set to be their new starter at left-back or left wing-back depending on the system.
Real Madrid are about to make Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras their fourth signing of the summer transfer window, and he is expected to become the club’s new starter in the position.
On Wednesday night Real Madrid repeated their favourite trick, edging past city rivals Atletico Madrid in the Champions League by the thickness of the bar.
The atmosphere at Real Madrid’s Valdebebas training ground on Thursday will no doubt have been bouyant after victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night, in suitably dramatic fashion.
Real Madrid close out their Champions League group phase with an away tie at surprise package Brest. Los Blancos know that a win will give them a slim hope of qualification for the Round of 16, and Carlo Ancelotti looks set to start a strong team as a result.
Left-back has been an area of concern for Real Madrid this season, with Ferland Mendy having significantly dropped off from the performances that he showed during the 2023-24 campaign.
Real Madrid’s left-back situation going into the 2025-26 season will be very interesting to keep tabs on. As things stand, Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia will be the options at the disposal of Carlo Ancelotti, although it is entirely possible that all three are not at the club by the end of next summer.
Real Madrid star Fran Garcia could be offered a Premier League route out of the club in 2025. Garcia has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot since his return to Los Blancos from Rayo Vallecano in 2023.
Last season Carlo Ancelotti was praised for getting the best out of Ferland Mendy, with the French left-back earning a new contract off the back of a successful Champions League campaign.
Real Madrid are expecting to finalise a deal to sign Alphonso Davies when he becomes a free agent next summer, and when that happens, it is certain that either Ferland Mendy or Fran Garcia will depart.
Real Madrid have suffered with injuries in the last year, and after a tough start to the season, fitness issues are once again striking Los Blancos. After losing Dani Ceballos, Ferland Mendy has also been diagnosed with an calf issue.
Real Madrid’s La Liga opener against Mallorca was frustrating, to say the least. Carlo Ancelotti’s superstars fell to a 1-1 draw at Son Moix, and the home side were more than worth that point.
Real Madrid are set to lock down two key elements of their La Liga and Champions League double last season, with just a year left on the contracts of Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy.
Real Madrid has made a clear decision regarding Ferland Mendy’s future, reported by Fabrizio Romano. The French left-back has been handed a new contract, securing his stay at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2027.
It’s a well-known fact that Carlo Ancelotti holds Ferland Mendy in very high regard, more so than the vast majority of Real Madrid’s board members. It feels like he has almost single-handedly ensured that the defender, whose current contract expires in 2025, will not be leaving this summer.
Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy looks ready to play hard ball over a contract renewal. The French international is expected to sit down for extension talks after Euro 2024 with Los Blancos aiming to secure his future.
Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a move for Alphonso Davies in the last six months, and have even reach an agreement on personal terms. They are yet to enter talks with Bayern Munich though, and have instead opened contract talks with Ferland Mendy.
Could Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy be Manchester City’s ideal left-back? The French defender played a key role in Carlo Ancelotti’s teams UEFA Champions League quarter-final victory over Manchester City.
Liverpool have been told that reported transfer target Ferland Mendy would be a starter for ‘many’ European clubs. Matteo Moretto informed CaughtOffside that Carlo Ancelotti is reluctant to part ways with the 28-year-old left-back.
Ferland Mendy is one of the players Arsenal is following, and his future is far from certain at Real Madrid. Los Blancos are looking to sign Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich at the end of this season.
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy. According to a report via TeamTalk, Real Madrid are prepared to cash in on the 28-year-old defender at the end of the season and Tottenham are one of the clubs keen on him.
Chelsea have been linked with a move for the Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy. According to a report from Fichajes, Chelsea are looking to add more competition for places in the left-back department.