Real Madrid considers a breakup that could change its market plans

The Real Madrid transfer market is starting to make moves with decisions that also affect exits. The club is considering proposing a mutual termination this summer to Ferland Mendy, the 31-year-old French left-back, to free up a first-team spot and reduce the wage bill. The arrangement would involve financial compensation and allow the player to complete his rehabilitation at the club's facilities.

The deal is not finalized and requires the player's consent. Mendy is still recovering from a hamstring injury in his right leg for which he underwent surgery on May 11, following a setback during a match against Espanyol.

Real Madrid seeks a mutual termination

The new Real Madrid signings also depend on departures. The club believes Mendy's limited availability makes finding a buyer challenging, hence a negotiated termination is being considered as an alternative to a transfer in the coming weeks.

The club has no intention of unilaterally ending the contract. The proposed settlement would involve an agreed-upon compensation payment, along with providing the necessary medical support during the player's recovery process.

The final decision lies with Ferland Mendy. Without his agreement, Real Madrid would have to maintain the contract and cover his wages while he continues rehabilitation. A definitive agreement between the parties has not yet been reached.

The contract duration adds another layer to the negotiations. The player's camp claims the contract ends on June 30, 2028, while the club has mentioned 2027. The extension signed in 2024 was never officially announced by the club.

Injuries influence Ferland Mendy's future

Real Madrid's decision is linked to the defender's physical record. Mendy concluded the 2025/26 season with only nine official matches and 452 minutes after suffering his fifth injury of the season.

The left-back suffered a new injury in May shortly after returning from another muscular problem. Medical tests revealed a tendon injury in his right hamstring, and the subsequent surgery initiated a new period of absence without an official return date.

This situation has reduced the chances of a sale. A potential buying club would have to bear both the salary cost and the uncertainty regarding his recovery, while the player still has several seasons left on his contract according to his representatives.

For the sporting direction, a termination would free up a spot in the squad before the market closes. It would also prevent keeping a slot reserved for a player who cannot immediately join the first-team training.

Real Madrid's transfer market depends on Mendy

The negotiation seeks an exit that safeguards both parties' interests. Florentino Pérez aims to reduce the remaining contract cost, while Mendy would demand financial and medical assurances before agreeing to the termination.

The club would be willing to allow the defender to continue using its facilities during rehabilitation. This condition would facilitate an agreement without disrupting the treatment started under the club's medical supervision.

The next step will involve presenting a formal proposal to the player and his representatives. If Ferland Mendy accepts the compensation and recovery conditions, Real Madrid can release his spot during this summer's transfer market; if rejected, he will remain connected to the club until the contract's stipulated end date.

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