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JOSÉ FÉLIX DÍAZ
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What would the arrival of Alphonso Davies to the left wing of the Real Madrid defense in case the agreement turns into a signing? The obvious thing is that it will be very difficult to think about the continuity of Mendy or Fran García. One of the two would have to leave the locker room. A question of space and pure mathematics.
The theory would point to the youth player as the weakest link in the current left back, but the theory maintained by the white club’s leaders is that having two starters on the squad, on paper for the same position, it only creates problems. It is not comparable to the case of Vinicius and Mbappé and even with Rodrygo within the equation, since they consider that they can play in different positions of the line of attack.
Lateral with offensive spirit
At this point, the still Bayern player has played in front of the full-back on many occasions, but as happened in his day with Roberto Carlos, hierarchy, if his position is advanced he loses effectiveness. The Canadian needs space to demonstrate his physical strength, an element that often gives him the superiority he achieves, both in defense and attack.
Roberto Carlos, about to hit the ballRAFA CASAL
Fran García is in his second season in the first team, after being recalled after three campaigns at Rayo Vallecano. His contribution (twelve games so far this season) is increasing in importance, but it is not possible to get him an undisputed starter, something that is Ferland Mendy’s heritage. The French renewed last summer, but that extension of the contract that ended on June 30, 2025 has not been made official.
Both have a market and would be attractive footballers for many other teams, although the intention of each would always have to be listened to. As has been demonstrated in recent years, it is not easy for the footballer to admit leaving the discipline of Real Madrid with a valid contract. The last example is that of Vallejowho so far this season has played fifteen minutes against Alavés, as they warned him before the start of the campaign.
The most difficult yet for Miguel Gutiérrez
What would be impossible with Davies’ arrival at Real Madrid is the possible return of Miguel Gutiérrez to the white discipline, a footballer for whom Real Madrid still maintains a purchase option and a part of a possible transfer. Right now, the option of return is not contemplated and if there is an operation involved, the white club does not usually execute the clause and then sell to a third team. The exception was made with Joselu because Espanyol refused to listen to Qatari Al Garafha.
With the more than worked signing of Davies (just turned 24 years old), With a closed agreement, an extreme that the agent denies because he cannot do anything else, plus the continuity of Mendy or Fran García, the white club would have covered the position for many years. In addition, leaving Barcelona without an express request for Hansi Flick. Everything must be said
