FINISHED! Real Madrid signs new contract with 'border storm'

Real Madrid and Ferland Mendy have reached an agreement to extend a new contract. This new contract will keep Mendy at the royal team until 2027, with the possibility of extending for another year depending on the number of matches he plays. This is good news for Carlo Ancelotti, who has been very supportive of retaining the French player at Santiago Bernabéu.

According to Marca newspaper, negotiations with the player Mendy's representative focused on the number of matches he has played since joining Real Madrid. Despite many injuries in previous seasons, Mendy has shown significant improvement in his consistency and ability to contribute this past season. He played 23 matches in La Liga and played an important role in the Champions League, participating in 11 of the team's 13 matches.

Carlo Ancelotti emphasized the importance of retaining Mendy to maintain the stability and balance of the team. Ancelotti sees Mendy as a key piece, especially in a squad with strong attacking tendencies. Mendy's extension also shows that the club has no intention of recruiting Alphonso Davies in the 2024 summer market.

At the age of 29, Mendy has at least three years remaining. five fixed contracts, before annual renewals became the norm, as with the club's veteran playerssets like Lucas Vázquez, Carvajal and Modric. This extension helps strengthen Real Madrid's defense, allowing Mendy and Fran García to form a reliable full-back duo for next season.

Real Madrid's strategy is clear: maintain a solid and balanced defense, ensuring key players like Mendy continue to be an essential part of the team. This extension underlines the club's confidence in the French full-back's potential and ability to make a significant contribution in the coming years.