We’re not even halfway through the 2022/23 school year, but the first emergencies are starting to pop up. Real Madrid want to repeat last year’s feat and win the double, but they need a wider squad. This summer, Real Madrid players have only brought in one centre-back, Rudiger, and one pivot (due to Casemiro’s departure), Tchuamine. But are these deals enough to fight for titles
The truth is that there is one position at the Santiago Bernabéu, only one, that does not double: the left-back. Ferland Mendy is the footballer who occupies this demarcation. no body else. David Alaba has established himself in the center of defense and is one of the emergency options for Carlo Ancelotti, along with Nacho Fernandez, but Madrid can go on the market to strengthen their position, and it is strange that the favorite of Florentino Perez will be a player with a past in Madrid: Fran Garcia
According to Marca, the option to return Fran Garcia to Madrid has gained strength thanks to Rayo’s wonderful season, and although the termination clause for his contract does not exceed 10 million euros, his price for Madridistas is 5 million. If the operation is reinvigorated, Florentino could save a significant chunk of the money for Mendy’s replacement, although the Frenchman is not guaranteed his continuity
Although he does not pose a threat to his continuation in the left lane for Madrid, Ferland Mendy raises some doubts in Chamartín. Marca makes it clear that his future is uncertain, as there is no offer to renew his contract and his situation is not urgent for Florentino. In addition, the aforementioned source adds, the Frenchman has full confidence in Ancelotti, because he is a guarantee in terms of defensive balance, even if he sometimes risks the ball that was played from behind
Mendy’s contract expires in 2025, so there’s still time, but Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino Perez and company have given Fran Garcia the green light to return to what was once his home. The Rayo full-back is one step away from being a Real Madrid newcomer to cement the only position in the squad where Real Madrid players need a signature
