In the world of football, there’s often one player who captures the imagination of top clubs, and right now, Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies is that man.
As reported by Diario AS, the 23-year-old Canadian left-back has been on the radar of Real Madrid for a while, with the Spanish giants keen to bolster a vulnerable area of their squad. Recent developments indicate that the Blancos are making steady progress in their pursuit of the talented defender.
Talks with his agent, Nedal Huoseh, have intensified over the past few weeks. Davies appears willing to leave Bayern Munich and don the iconic white jersey in the summer of 2024, a year before his current contract with the Bavarian club expires. The optimism at Real Madrid is justified, given Davies’ openness to the move.
Bayern Munich, on their part, have attempted to secure his renewal on multiple occasions without success. To mitigate the risk, they recently signed Raphael Guerreiro, the 29-year-old left-back from Borussia Dortmund, who spent seven seasons with the Black and Yellow.
Guerreiro joined Bayern last summer after his contract with Dortmund expired, signing a deal that runs until 2026. However, persistent fitness issues have hindered his ability to challenge Davies for the starting position, though his full recovery seems imminent.
Recognizing the situation, the German champions are open to negotiations next summer, rather than allowing Davies to leave for free in 2025. Sport BILD, a usually well-informed source regarding the Bundesliga giants, reported that Bayern have set a price tag for Davies’ departure: €50 million.
Real Madrid, while not initially inclined to meet that sum, view this valuation as a starting point and a positive sign. Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of FC Bayern since May of this year, will negotiate to maximize the transfer fee. Dreesen played a pivotal role in securing the recent signing of star striker Harry Kane.
English clubs, particularly Manchester City and Chelsea, are also showing significant interest in acquiring Davies. However, both the player and his agent are aware that Real Madrid will make a strong bid for him, even though they may not compete financially with the Premier League’s financial might. The player’s intent will be crucial, and there is a belief at Valdebebas that Davies wants to be part of the Madrid project.
Huoseh, a friend of the Davies family since their arrival in Edmonton, Canada, when Alphonso was just 5 years old, is more than just an agent.
Huoseh, has not hidden his admiration for Real Madrid. In a recent interview with Fabrizio Romano, he openly expressed his preference: “I don’t want to disrespect Bayern, but Real Madrid and their 14 Champions… I’ve always been a fan of that team, and hearing that they’re interested in a player you represent makes you proud.”
Neither Ferland Mendy nor Fran García have managed to dispel doubts in a position where Camavinga is Los Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti’s most reliable choice, despite the Frenchman’s limited experience in that role. In this context, Davies’ arrival would fit seamlessly and further bolster the physical strength of a team that’s increasingly dominant in the athletic aspects of the game.
All the pieces of the puzzle seem to be falling into place, and Davies is closer to Real Madrid now than he was a few months ago. However, in the world of football, experience has taught us that victory cannot be declared until the ink is dry on the contract.
