Real Madrid face sticky situation with injury-prone defender amid mystery around contract

Real Madrid face sticky situation with injury-prone defender amid mystery around contract

Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy could be one of the unluckiest footballers in modern football. On his day, the Frenchman is easily one of the best left-backs in the world. But on most days, he is always out injured.

Mendy’s latest blow came earlier this month, as the player had to undergo surgery for a rectus femoris tendon injury, which could further derail his progress.

The exact recovery timeline remains unclear, with the player’s entourage suggesting three to four months while other reports point to a period of five-six months.

Mendy’s mysterious contract at Real Madrid

As reported by AS, Real Madrid’s problems with Mendy, apart from his injuries, have been compounded by his mysterious contract renewal.

Ferland Mendy’s contract situation is tricky. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

Unlike the club’s standard protocol, Real Madrid never officially announced the extension, and the only public confirmation came inadvertently from Carlo Ancelotti in September 2024, when he let slip during a press conference that Mendy had already signed.