Real Madrid are set to keep Ferland Mendy, with no move to force him out through a transfer or a contract termination. Diario AS report that the defender also wants to stay in Madrid and see out his deal, which runs until 2028. He is expected back in training in September.
Madrid's stance on Mendy
The clearest part of this story is the club position. Diario AS say Madrid have not approached Mendy to ask him to look for a move or accept a termination, and that they do not want to go down that route this summer. That leaves the left-back in a different place from the usual injury-cull speculation that follows players with long absences.
There is also a football reason Madrid are comfortable waiting. They finished 2nd in La Liga in 2025, won 27 of 38 league matches and conceded 35 goals, so this is a team still operating at a strong level rather than one ripping up its defensive base.
A crowded left-back picture
The left side of defence has changed around Mendy, even if his own future has not. Álvaro Carreras was signed for €50 million last summer, and Marc Cucurella arrived for €55 million this time around. Both figures show how heavily Madrid have invested in the position.
The challenge is obvious enough: those fees bring expectation, and both players have already posted a 7.05 average across 8 appearances. That does not automatically push Mendy out, but it does mean he will have to fight for minutes when he returns.
Mendy's own view is part of why this is not turning into a simple exit story. Diario AS say he is happy in Madrid and has no intention of leaving before his contract ends. For now, the most concrete thing on the table is a return to training in September and a deal that still runs to 2028.
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