Real Madrid has identified Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies as a primary acquisition target for the upcoming summer transfer window. The 23-year-old, known for his speed and prowess as a left-back, is considered an improvement option for the Spanish club, with potential plans to part ways with Ferland Mendy despite coach Carlo Ancelotti’s faith in the French player. Davies’ current contract with Bayern Munich is set to expire in 2025, prompting efforts from the Bundesliga champions to persuade him to extend his tenure. Negotiations have commenced, and Bayern Munich has exerted some pressure on the Canadian international to commit to a contract renewal.
Davies determined to join Real Madrid
Bayern Munich’s endeavors to extend Alphonso Davies’s contract are countered by the player’s steadfast determination to secure a coveted transfer to Real Madrid in the forthcoming summer, as reported by AS.
The 23-year-old initiated discussions regarding a contract renewal with Bayern last year. However, negotiations were halted due to organizational instability within the club and changes in its leadership structure.
Seizing the opportune moment, Real Madrid has taken steps to pursue Davies’s signature for a reasonable fee in 2024, when he will be left with only one year remaining on his current contract, akin to their successful acquisition of Toni Kroos a decade ago.
Despite disparities in wage expectations between Davies and Bayern, the club still harbors confidence in persuading him to commit to a new contract, as indicated by their sporting director Christoph Freund’s recent expressions of optimism regarding Davies’s potential retention in Munich.
Nonetheless, insights gleaned by AS suggest that Freund’s optimism hinges on the assumption of Davies’s inclination to stay in Germany, a premise currently contradicted by the player’s awareness of Real Madrid’s interest and his desire for a transfer this summer.
Real Madrid is sanguine about leveraging their amicable rapport with Bayern Munich to facilitate a mutually agreeable deal for Davies.
Nevertheless, the prospect remains that Bayern might insist on retaining Davies until 2025, prompting Real Madrid to bide their time for a free transfer, albeit not their preferred course of action.
As the summer transfer window approaches, negotiations between the clubs will ensue. However, Davies remains resolute in his commitment to seeking a change of scenery by joining Real Madrid.