Despite Bayern’s best efforts, Alphonso Davies chooses Real Madrid
Bayern are trying hard to convince Davies to stay, but the full-back has chosen Real Madrid and hopes for a transfer this summer.
Real Madrid are clear about the name they want to occupy the left back slot in the coming years: Alphonso Davies. He is the favourite of the club and also of Carlo Ancelotti: his arrival would bring Madrid back to the idea of having a starting left-back with a clear offensive profile, something that has been a key part of the side since the arrival of Roberto Carlos to Madrid in 1996, followed by the 16 years that Marcelo played in white.
Since 2019, the owner of that side of the pitch has been Ferland Mendy, a defensive specialist highly appreciated by Carletto, but someone who does not quite fit into the historical context of the position. His contract ends in 2025 and Madrid will listen to offers, since the idea is to bring in Davies this summer. As for the Canadian, he is committed to making that deal happen.
Davies’ contract ends in 2025 and at the moment he has not renewed with Bayern. Last year they began talks to move in the right direction, but the instability that the German club experienced, including a change on the bench, led them to stop them and rethink their situation; Madrid saw the way the water was flowing and decided to act.
The strategy was always clear from the Spanish capital: with the player a year away from the end of his contract, Madrid want to sign him at a reasonable price, with the risk for Bayern being losing him for free in 2025. It is a similar situation to that of Toni Kroos, who arrived in 2014 in exchange for only €25 million ($27m).
At Madrid they trust that the good relationship with Bayern will help them reach a fair amount; they are also aware that the
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