According to Diario AS, Mendy has unexpectedly become one of the club’s biggest headaches ahead of the new season.

The Problem: Fitness, Form & Fierce Competition

Mendy’s troubles reportedly started with a triple blow — fitness concerns, a noticeable dip in form, and the arrival of young star Álvaro Carreras this summer.

Wait, omo this is going to be hot… because if you add Fran García into the mix — fresh from his impressive Club World Cup performance — Mendy could now be staring at the reality of becoming third-choice under new manager Xabi Alonso.

Mendy’s Bold Stance

Here’s where it gets more dramatic. Sources claim Mendy has made it clear to Real Madrid’s management that he’s not leaving this summer. Omo, can you imagine? A player facing reduced game time, but still holding his ground.

At 30 years old, with a big wage bill attached to his name, the Frenchman’s decision is causing more than a little tension inside the Santiago Bernabéu.

Why This is a Major Concern for Madrid

According to AS, Mendy’s refusal to move has officially made him “one of Real Madrid’s main problems” going into the 2025/26 campaign. If he stays, Xabi Alonso might have to juggle an overstocked left-back department — and that’s never easy in a squad aiming for trophies on all fronts.

Omo, this season is already looking like it will come with plenty of off-field drama, not just on-pitch action. Fans will be watching closely to see if Madrid finds a way out of this Mendy situation before the transfer window slams shut.