In what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated transfers of the 2025 summer window, Alphonso Davies is all but set to join Real Madrid.
Real Madrid Set to Offload Star Player as Alphonso Davies Nears 2025 Move
The Canadian left-back has been a long-term target for Los Blancos, and despite Bayern Munich’s best efforts to keep him, reports suggest that Davies has already agreed to terms with the Spanish giants, with only official confirmation left to be made.
Should the deal go through, it will undoubtedly be one of the steals of the summer, especially given that it could be a free transfer.
However, as with every high-profile signing, the arrival of Davies brings its own set of complications for Real Madrid. One of the most pressing issues is the already congested left-back position.
Carlo Ancelotti’s squad currently boasts two talented players in Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia, but with Davies set to come in as the first-choice starter, the club faces a dilemma: how to manage three top-level left-backs for a single position.
According to MARCA, Real Madrid is expected to offload one of their current left-backs in the upcoming summer transfer window. The club is said to be open to offers for both Mendy and Garcia, but deciding who to let go of is proving to be a difficult decision.
On paper, Mendy—being the more established player—might seem like the obvious choice to stay, with Garcia potentially moving on.
However, the situation is far more nuanced. Mendy, accustomed to being a starter, may not be content with a bench role, while Garcia has shown a willingness to play a more secondary role.
The arrival of Davies also puts into question the future of Miguel Gutierrez, who had been linked with a return to Madrid from Girona. If Davies does indeed sign, Gutierrez’s chances of rejoining the club will be all but extinguished.
As the club prepares for another season of high expectations, one thing is clear: Real Madrid’s left-back situation is about to undergo a major shake-up.
It remains to be seen which of their current stars will have to make way for their newest addition.
