Real Madrid Confidencial Fabrizio Romano Announces Why Arnold to Real Madrid Yes and Alphonso Davies No
Real Madrid reportedly made the decision not to go for both, and there is a reason
Last January, it seemed that Real Madrid was going to secure two major signings for the defense. Alexander Arnold and Alphonso Davies were a few months away from the end of their contracts. They could arrive at Bernabéu as free agents in very lucrative deals for the Madridists.
However, everything took an unexpected turn when Davies ended up accepting the renewal offer from Bayern. Real Madrid was left without the Canadian, but not without Arnold, who is one step away from becoming official. For now, he has already announced that he will not continue at Liverpool with an emotional farewell video.
Many are wondering what happened for Arnold to join Real Madrid and not Davies. It was Fabrizio Romano who announced why the Madridists made this decision. It has to do with the similarity between both full-backs, something that didn't quite fit.
Real Madrid wouldn't have wanted to incorporate two full-backs with a strong offensive character like Arnold and Davies. That led them to have to decide between the Englishman and the Canadian in the final months of 2024. They finally opted for Trent, whom they would have ended up convincing.
Arnold Forces Real Madrid to an Immediate and Unexpected Reaction
With the decision that Real Madrid would have made to sign only Arnold, they are forced to react. Fabrizio Romano has reported that it was due to not wanting to have two offensive full-backs. This could open wide Mendy's continuity for the next season.
His continuous injuries and physical problems had left him marked for the summer market. It was rumored that they were going to look for an exit for him, but right now it seems more complicated. Especially because the Frenchman responds to a much more defensive profile that no other full-back in the squad has.
Therefore, only if they find an alternative in the market with his characteristics could they transfer him. Otherwise, it seems that only Fran García has his continuity more hanging in the air. Although it is not ruled out that there won't be any movements in the left-back position during this summer.
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