Real Madrid puts a key starter up for sale beyond Rodrygo, he could leave.

Real Madrid continues with its internal adjustments for the upcoming season, in a context marked by the arrival of Xabi Alonso. This change in technical direction will bring about the departure of several first-team players. According to Miguel Serrano in "OK Diario," one of the names highlighted is Ferland Mendy.

Despite having been recently renewed and being an important piece in past achievements, the French full-back doesn't seem to fit into the tactical plans of the new coach. Added to this is his injury history, some of which are chronic. In fact, the Frenchman is out of the next Club World Cup.

In this context, Ferland Mendy has been placed on the market by the board headed by Florentino Pérez. Despite his renewal, the footballer could say goodbye to Real Madrid in the coming months.

Ferland Mendy could leave Real Madrid

"Mendy is one of the players Real Madrid will try to cash in on this summer. The French full-back, untouchable for Ancelotti when he has been healthy, doesn't fit into Xabi Alonso's plans, who prefers full-backs with long-range and offensive vocation, which the Frenchman lacks", they comment from the media.

"His season, once again, has been marked by injuries. The latest, his quadriceps injury, will keep him out until September, so he will miss the preseason", explains Miguel Serrano.

His situation without Ancelotti changes radically

At the time, Carlo Ancelotti was one of Mendy's great defenders, even calling him the best left-back in the world in defense. However, with the imminent departure of the Italian coach, the French defender will lose his main support within the white locker room. The Frenchman has a contract until 2028 and now represents a dilemma for the sports management, which will have to seek a viable solution in the market.

The reconstruction process at Real Madrid continues its course, with the arrival of Xabi Alonso overshadowing any other matter. The new coach intends to implement a system of three center-backs with wing-backs, a scheme in which Mendy, due to his profile and characteristics, doesn't seem to have a place. Added to this are his high salary and a delicate physical history, factors that further complicate his departure in an increasingly demanding market for this type of profile.