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Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Alphonso Davies’ contractual situation at Bayern Munich with a view to trying to sign him this summer, sources told ESPN.
The 23-year-old left-back is seen at the club as an ideal candidate for Carlo Ancelotti’s team, given his age and the fact that his contract with Bayern expires in June 2025.
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Sources have told ESPN that the expiry date is very important to the deal’s chances, as Madrid will only move overseas from Canada if they decide not to renew, and the Bundesliga giants are opting to make him available for a move rather than squander the threat. He released it the following month.
Madrid have a good relationship with Bayern and don’t want to be seen to interfere with the Bavarian club’s planning, but their idea would be to replicate the formula that saw midfielder Toni Kroos arrive at the Bernabeu in 2014.
Kroos had one year left on his contract at the time and the German club allowed him to sign for Madrid for 25 million euros ($27. 3 million), before seeing him leave on a loose transfer a year later.
Conversely, in 2021, Madrid waited until defender David Alaba’s contract with Bayern expired before signing him as a free agent.
Madrid want to sign Davies this summer, as strengthening at left-back is one of coach Ancelotti’s priorities after renewing his own contract until 2026.
The Italian coach has Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia at his disposal in that position, neither of them are entirely convincing and ESPN reported that Madrid were willing to let Mendy leave last summer.
Davies is highly valued after an impressive five years at Bayern and is said to be attracting interest from many clubs, including Madrid.
Madrid have an established policy of focusing on the ultimate ability of the under-25s and, apart from his age, Davies’ versatility – his ability to play on both flanks and beyond – would be considered an advantage.
The biggest hurdle would be for Bayern to convince the player to renew his contract. Sources told ESPN that Davies would potentially be interested in a move and attracted by Madrid’s sporting project, but would also be willing to listen to Bayern’s permanent renewal offer, with talks. during the season, before making a decision.
Davies, according to sources, is satisfied at Bayern and grateful to a club that seized the opportunity by signing him from the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2018.
If he decides not to extend his contract and Bayern decide to allow a transfer in the summer of 2024 to a flexible transfer in 2025, Madrid believe it would be undeniable that a quick agreement could be reached with the player and Bayern given their relationship. a source told ESPN.