Will Alphonso Davies sign for Real Madrid? Latest on Bayern Munich and Canada star's transfer, contract talks

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies has reportedly come to a verbal agreement that will see the Canada star move to Real Madrid.

According to The Athletic, Los Blancos are keen on bringing in the left-back and are aiming to complete a transfer either during the upcoming summer window or in 2025.

Davies' contract with Bayern is set to run until 2025 and it's been suggested that discussions between the defender and Madrid have already taken place, with the Spanish giants urging him to refrain from signing an extension with the Bundesliga champions.

Davies has spent six years in Germany after leaving Vancouver Whitecaps as a teenager, winning every trophy going for Bayern in that time, including five Bundesliga titles and the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League. Now, though, it could be the right moment for the 23-year-old to take the next step in his career.

The Sporting News looks at the latest on Davies' future, his contract status, and whether the Real Madrid move is really happening.

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While it's unclear when Davies will sign for Real Madrid, it appears highly likely that he will make the move. 

There has been interest elsewhere around Europe in the 23-year-old with Madrid rivals Barcelona also monitoring his situation.

Despite English clubs also keeping tabs on the player, The Athletic's report states that Davies' preference would be to sign for Madrid. The suggestion is he will either move in 2024, in which case the Spanish giants would need to negotiate a transfer fee with Bayern, or wait until he becomes a free agent in 2025.

Canadian star Alphonso Davies could join Real Madrid in either summer 2024 or January 2025 once his Bayern Munich contract expires, according to @honigstein &