Real Madrid is meticulously building a squad poised to dominate both European and global football under the strategic leadership of Florentino Pérez, the club’s iconic president. While the team faces changes, such as Toni Kroos’ retirement, they have successfully retained the core players who were pivotal in their Champions League triumph last season.
However, player statuses can shift rapidly, as seen with recent developments involving Ferland Mendy. According to *Defensa Central*, while Mendy may not be known for flashy moves, his importance to Real Madrid cannot be overstated—a point that Zinedine Zidane has stressed.
Zidane has advised Pérez to recognize Mendy’s value, leading Real Madrid to delay their pursuit of Alphonso Davies until June 2025. This decision reflects the club's intent to renew Mendy’s contract, with only his signature needed to finalize the deal.
This move indicates that Pérez is listening closely to the recommendations of both Carlo Ancelotti and Zidane regarding Mendy. The current coaching staff supports this decision, as Mendy’s defensive skills are highly valued by both rivals and teammates, bringing satisfaction to Ancelotti and his team.