Real Madrid confirm Lyon left-back Ferland Mendy arrival

David Cooper - Writer 22:54 12/06/2019
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  • Real Madrid’s grand spending spree in 2019 has moved past the €300 million-mark with the official capture of Lyon and France left-back Ferland Mendy.

    Mendy, 24, was widely reported to have agreed a €48m move last week and had undergone medical checks while on international duty. He arrives at Santiago Bernabeu alongside Chelsea forward Eden Hazard, Eintracht Frankfurt attacker Luka Jovic, Porto centre-back Eder Militao and Santos starlet Rodrygo.

    “Real Madrid C. F. and Lyon have agreed the transfer of Ferland Mendy,” a tweet from Los Blancos’ official account stated on Wednesday night.

    “The player has signed a contract with the club for the next six seasons, running to the 30th of June 2025.

    “Mendy will be presented on Wednesday the 19th of June at 1:00pm CEST in the VIP box at the Santiago Bernabeu.

    “Mendy will then set foot on the Santiago Bernabeu pitch for the first time wearing a Real Madrid C.F. jersey and speak to the press.”

    Head coach Zinedine Zidane is rumoured to desire another addition at centre midfield. Spanish sports daily AS has stated that Napoli’s Fabian Ruiz has joined a list of targets that includes Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and Tottenham Hotspur’s Christian Eriksen.

    The likes of Wales forward Gareth Bale and Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez continue to be linked with moves away from the Bernabeu, as Madrid attempt to balance their books.

    Debuts for some of the pre-season additions could come in next month’s 2019 International Champions Cup, which kicks off in Houston, United States on July 20 versus Bayern Munich.

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