Real Madrid and Davies reach agreement without signing… for now

Tthirteen months. That's how long Alphonso Davies' name has been linked to Real Madrid. During the first months of 2024, his signing by the Spanish club was taken for granted. The agent hinted at interest and everything calmed down. From the Spanish club, we made him understand, from the spring, that he would have to wait, that he had to do the same thing as Kylian Mbappé. The Canadian accepted it and time proves him right for the action he took after the request to wait. The Bayern Munich full-back asked for a series of conditions and already knows that Real Madrid is ready to accept them and the agreement only awaits January 2, 2025, which will allow signing what was discussed in a statement of intention.

Davies kept his promise. He continues to stand firm on his position. Bayern approached him, made him offers, but nothing. Each time, the player looked away, convinced that the best option was to move to the Santiago Bernabeu. He knows that if he wanted to get closer, there was no point in playing a double game and that if there was the slightest doubt, everything would collapse. He was faithful. Remaining firm in his position, he made certain demands which, in Valdebebas they saw themselves capable of assimilating and realizing.

Bayern Munich tried to renew Davies' contract a few weeks ago, but the player rejected the offer. According to the German newspaper Bild, The Bavarians presented a final offer to Davieswhose contract with the Bavarian club expires at the end of the season. It is true that the Bavarian club seems to have accepted his departure in recent months, even if it is also true that from time to time Max Eberl, sporting director, said a few days ago: “Will Alphonso Davies sign a new contract? The chances are there.” These were his last words. The leaders of the Bavarian club have repeatedly stated that they I don't want a repeat of the Alaba casewho left without receiving anything in return, but the reality is that control of the situation no longer belongs to them.

Barcelona, ​​United… enemies

Barcelona and Manchester United are those who have gotten closest to the Canadian player's entourage in recent weeks. The English with money at stake and the Catalans with the Flick factor as an ally. The responses received by the leaders of the two entities were not those expected, neither economically nor sentimentally. These are not factors that have changed the positioning of the full-back in the slightest. Neither Flick was able to cope with it.

What the player was also very clear about at all times was that he was under no obligation to get into any kind of bidding war. Real Madrid sets limits on any signing and if they are exceeded they look for another player, as happened with Leny Yoro last summer. There is no room for speculation, neither on what the other offers him, nor on what Bayern Munich could put on the table.

Liverpool and Alexander Arnold

As is the case with Alexander Arnold and Liverpool, the relationship between the two clubs is remarkable, perhaps a little better with the English club because of certain statements from those responsible for the Bavarian club, but in any case what they do not want in Valdebebas to obscure a coexistence that until present has been more than positive. It is the Super League which seems to have somewhat distanced the two clubs. “I have always had excellent relations with Real Madrid, especially with Florentino Pérez and vice-president Pedro Lopez. The appreciation and respect are always there,” the only thing I ask them is to bury their plans regarding the Super League. That's all. Do you know what's going on?” Rumenigge told Bild newspaper.

This doesn't happen with Liverpoola team with which in recent years it was customary to clash on the field (including two Champions League finals), as well as in different elimination phases, and at all times dialogue prevailed and the gestures of unity and understanding between the two entities.

Need right side, left reinforcement

If Carvajal's injury left the right-back position poorly, on the opposite flank the situation is not the same. It's about improving what exists. Fran Garcia is increasingly used by Ancelotti. The starter is Mendy, who was re-signed last summer, but the young player's appearances have seen him play 12 games so far this season. We must not forget the buyout option available to the club Miguel Gutierrezbut at the moment this is not being considered, mainly due to the surplus of players in this position, especially given the possible arrival of Davies.