The 2 Real Madrid Footballers Who Would Already Have Agreed to Leave in January

The Merengue team wants to get rid of the players that Xabi Alonso does not count on

Héctor Andreu | 6 Dec 2025 | 09.02
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Mendy and Brahim would be close to leaving Real Madrid / Tribuna.com
Mendy and Brahim would be close to leaving Real Madrid / Tribuna.com

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Real Madrid is getting ready for a particularly busy winter transfer market, marked by the need to adjust the squad to the demands of the new coaching staff. The white club is looking to offload players who are not part of the coach's plans, with Ferland Mendy and Brahim Díaz standing out among those pointed out, two players whose future seems increasingly distant from the Santiago Bernabéu.

The situation of Ferland Mendy and AC Milan's option

The performance of Ferland Mendy has raised doubts in recent months. The French full-back has suffered from physical problems that have interrupted his continuity, and his latest muscle setback has tilted the balance within the club. Real Madrid believes that his cycle could be coming to an end, especially due to the high cost of keeping a player with such little recent involvement.

In this context, AC Milan has taken the first step and has already shown interest in signing him immediately. The Italian club has been searching for a reliable option for their left flank since the departure of Theo Hernández, and Mendy fits their requirements. The proposal, attractive for both the club and the player, would open an ideal opportunity for the Frenchman to find continuity away from Madrid and allow the team to free up wage mass for the future.

His departure would also align with the quiet rebuilding strategy that Real Madrid has been implementing in recent months. With a left-back who has failed to secure a regular spot and whose contract still has several seasons left, parting ways with him now seems like a decision as logical as it is necessary.

Brahim Díaz, torn between Arabian temptation and Real Madrid's reality

Meanwhile, Brahim Díaz's case is very different in sporting terms but equally definitive in economic terms. The attacking midfielder has attracted strong interest from several clubs in Saudi Arabia, willing to offer him a massive contract: 120 million euros spread over four seasons. These are figures hard to turn down for any footballer, especially for one who has yet to secure a permanent place in Real Madrid's starting eleven.

Although his talent is undeniable and his commitment has always been praised, the new coach seems to have other priorities for his project. This has created a scenario where the sale of Brahim is seen as an opportunity for both the club and the player. For him, it would be an extraordinary financial leap; for Madrid, it would mean a significant income and room to strengthen key areas.

Mendy and Brahim will leave Real Madrid in January

Implications for the sporting project

The movements around Mendy and Brahim reflect a clear trend: the club is aiming for a more streamlined and functional squad. The team's environment conveys the idea that there will be no room for those who do not fit into the coach's plans, and each departure will be leveraged to ensure a more balanced and sustainable structure.

In this perspective, the departure of the French full-back would close a chapter marked by inconsistency, while the potential farewell of Brahim would open a new chapter for a player who needs to feel like a protagonist. The sporting direction views this transfer market as an opportunity to optimize resources and prepare for the next steps of a project that aims to be ambitious and competitive.

Real Madrid is thus facing a winter transfer market that promises to shake up its squad and make long-term decisions for the club.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Los 2 futbolistas del Real Madrid que ya tendrían pactado su adiós en enero

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