Real Madrid star to sign new contract ‘in next few days’

A leading member of the defensive ranks at La Liga giants will imminently put pen to paper on a new contract with the club.

That’s according to Marca, who point towards Ferland Mendy as the player in question.

Stopper Mendy, for his part, is of course fresh off a stellar individual campaign in Spain’s capital.

Playing an absolutely pivotal role in Real Madrid’s eventual domestic and European double, the 29-year-old established himself as a mainstay on the left of boss Carlo Ancelotti’s backline.

And yet, ahead of the opening of the summer transfer window, speculation nevertheless continued to run rampant surrounding Mendy’s future.

The former Lyon standout’s current terms at the Santiago Bernabéu are due to come to a close in just 12 months’ time.

Not only that, but it has long been common knowledge across the continent that the Real brass are keen on the services of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies.

If the latest word stemming from the media on Thursday is anything to go by, however, then those of a Blancos persuasion desperate to see Mendy stay put need not fret.

This comes amid confirmation on the part of the aforementioned Marca that:

‘Ferland Mendy’s contract renewal is close to becoming a reality. In Valdebebas they are convinced that the agreement will be closed in the next few days.’

Conor Laird | GSFN