Real Madrid defender not discussing contract termination with the club – report | OneFootball

With Marc Cucurella arriving this summer, Real Madrid are stacked with options at left-back. Fran Garcia’s departure undoubtedly reduces some of the burden and overload of resources in the department, but Alvaro Carreras and Ferland Mendy still remain as two backup options.

Cucurella and Carreras are expected to take over as the first and second-choice left-backs for the upcoming season while the Frenchman is expected to continue as an option who is not counted upon.

After all, his fitness has been poor in recent years and the player has simply struggled to even string appearances in back-to-back games with regularity. His situation, needless to say, has led to several shouts for the club to terminate his contract.

Not materialising yet

As reported by Fabrizio Romano in a recent report, Mendy’s close circle completely deny any talks of terminating Mendy’s contract with Real Madrid and all rumours surrounding the same.

Mendy will be the third choice left-back. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

At the present moment, the player is not in negotiations with the club regarding ending his contract at Real Madrid and he wishes to return to fitness and contribute to Jose Mourinho’s project.

Mendy’s recovery is progressing faster than initially expected and all signs point to his return by the end of September. Whether or not he can make a case to return as a starting option remains to be seen, although it is highly unlikely.

A pressure to facilitate exits

Given the sheer speed at which Real Madrid are completing new transfers, the departure front is simply not able to keep up to balance out the books.

A contract termination may be essential. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

The first-team has a limited capacity of players which is currently full, and the club have to complete some departure operations before they can register Yan Diomande, Rodri or a new centre-back.

On that front, Mendy does indeed stand out as deadwood who will have limited minutes next season and who can leave the club to free up a much-needed spot. The club will benefit from the wages saved as well, making it an attractive option.

In that sense, a termination of contract will make sense for Real Madrid, although the player must first open up to the possibility for that to unfold.