Real Madrid linked with summer move for Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies
Real Madrid are preparing a summer move for Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, according to reports from Spain and Germany. The Spanish giants are said to be keen to secure the Canadian international, with his current contract at the Allianz Arena set to expire in June 2025.
The pursuit comes amid a period of reflection for Real Madrid following their 2-2 draw with Bayern in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final. While still in the tie, the performance highlighted areas for potential reinforcement, with the left-back position a long-term focus for the club. Davies, 23, has been a primary target for several transfer windows, and with just over a year remaining on his deal, this summer presents a critical opportunity.
According to sources including Marca and Sky Germany, Real Madrid's strategy is to approach Bayern with an offer significantly below the player's market value, leveraging his contract situation. The proposed fee is rumored to be in the region of €40-50 million. Bayern's stance remains firm for now, with the club's leadership, including new board member Max Eberl, publicly stating their desire to extend Davies's contract. However, no agreement has been reached, and the risk of losing him for free in 2025 is a serious concern for the Bundesliga side.
Davies joined Bayern from the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2019 and rapidly developed into one of the world's most dynamic full-backs, instrumental in their 2020 Champions League triumph. His blistering pace and attacking prowess from deep have made him a standout performer, though his form has been inconsistent at times this season amid the contract uncertainty. For Real Madrid, he is seen as the ideal long-term successor to Ferland Mendy, offering a more potent offensive threat on the left flank alongside Vinicius Junior.
The potential transfer carries significant weight for both clubs. For Bayern, losing a key asset to a direct European rival would be a major sporting and symbolic blow. For Real Madrid, securing a top-tier target in a problem position would represent a major coup as they build a squad for the next decade. All parties are expected to clarify their positions following the conclusion of the Champions League campaign, where the two clubs could yet meet in the final.
