Real Madrid's Mendy future in doubt as Zidane appointed France manager

Ferland Mendy's contract with Real Madrid runs until 2028, but a serious injury will keep him sidelined until around April 2027. The club is exploring possibilities similar to the Dani Ceballos deal, including a possible contract termination, as new signings already cover the left‑back position.

Zinedine Zidane is set to become France's national team coach on 1 September 2026, exactly 1,923 days after leaving Real Madrid. He will succeed Didier Deschamps following the 2026 World Cup, ending Deschamps' long tenure that included a World Cup win in 2018 and a Nations League title in 2021.