Real Madrid Confirms It, There's No Turning back and Ancelotti's Protégé Stays

Real Madrid's doubts about the most criticized players after the Spanish Supercopa final are slowly being solved. One of the most decisive closures was experienced by Tchouaméni, initially booed by the stands at Santiago Bernabéu in the Copa del Rey game against Celta de Vigo.

However, his acceptable performance as a pivot, his natural position, has made Madrid fans ease the pressure around the French stopper... expecting, of course, his performance against Las Palmas in a game that starts in just five minutes. Another of his compatriots was also affected by the thrashing in Jeddah.

Ferland Mendy's situation in the 24/25 season is not the best. After achieving excellent records during the 23/24 season, the executives led by Florentino Pérez considered he deserved a renewal. They extended his stay in Santiago Bernabéu changing room until mid-2027 with the hope that he would maintain the level shown during that period.

Nothing could be further from the truth: the French '23' is showing his worst version both in soccer and physical aspects. Something that gives Fran García an ideal opportunity to take his starting position. Knowing that Bolaños de Calatrava's '20' aims to surpass the French winger, there are doubts about his immediate future.

Confirmed future

Rumors of a transfer away from the Spanish capital, along with the board's moves in the left-back market, have reached Valdebebas offices. The verdict issued by the white leadership is very clear: Ferland Mendy will not leave Madrid until the 2027 summer, a date that coincides with the end of his contract.

The information published by the newspaper As reveals that the merengue bosses plan to keep one of Carlo Ancelotti's 'protected' players on the team. Not in vain, the Reggiolo coach was one of the architects of his renewal six months ago, as well as his repeated starts when his overall performance raised many doubts.

From Valdebebas offices, but especially from the coaching staff, there's confidence that Ferland Mendy can overcome this 'slump' and prove why his renewal was supported. Ancelotti remains the great supporter of the French '23', while Davide Ancelotti urges in recent training sessions to give more continuity to a surging Fran García.

Not even the possibility that Alphonso Davies or Miguel Gutiérrez might sign for the Madrid team seems to change the fact that Ferland Mendy will stay in the merengue sports discipline.  Ancelotti breathes a sigh of relief knowing that he will still be able to count on one of his 'favorites' until the end of his second stint as coach in Madrid.