He wants to leave with José Mourinho, Xabi Alonso agrees: he swaps Madrid for Benfica

The main protagonist in recent days in the world of soccer has been José Mourinho. The former Real Madrid coach was dismissed from Fenerbahçe at the end of August after a string of poor results and missing out on the final stage of the Champions League. The Turkish team fell to Benfica, which, interestingly, will now be the new destination for the Portuguese coach.

In a surprising move, Benfica has considered José Mourinho after suddenly dismissing Bruno Lage. This way, if nothing changes before January 28, the Portuguese coach will face Real Madrid in the last matchday of the Champions League. This is a date marked in red in which Mourinho wants to cause an upset.

José Mourinho Requests a Real Madrid Signing for His Benfica

In an attempt to surprise Xabi Alonso's team, José Mourinho plans to strengthen his new team during the winter transfer window. Among his targets is a familiar name at Bernabéu: Ferland Mendy. The coach knows that the French full-back is going through a delicate situation at Real Madrid and wants to convince him to move to Portugal.

José Mourinho's plan is simple: he will promise Ferland Mendy the minutes and prominence he doesn't have at Madrid. The arrival of Álvaro Carreras and the constant presence of Fran García have closed the door for the French wing-back, who doesn't rule out heading to Benfica in January. Mourinho is aware that Mendy is still an elite-level player and believes he can recover his best form in an environment different from Bernabéu.

Ferland Mendy's Situation Draws José Mourinho's Attention

The reality is that the season hasn't started in the best way for Ferland Mendy. At this point, he still hasn't been able to make his debut under Xabi Alonso due to various physical problems. Even if he recovers, the competition doesn't make things any easier for him.

Álvaro Carreras has burst onto the scene at left-back and has become undisputed thanks to his notable performances. On top of that is the presence of Fran García, who also has the trust of the coaching staff. All this leaves Ferland Mendy in the background, from which it seems difficult to emerge.

An Unexpected Solution

Given this scenario, José Mourinho's call could be the ideal solution for Ferland Mendy. Swapping Real Madrid for Benfica may not be any player's dream, but it could allow him to regain his form and compete again at his highest level.

Madrid doesn't rule out any scenario and everything indicates that a final decision will be made in January. What is clear is that José Mourinho is willing to make a move to have Ferland Mendy in his new project. We'll see if Florentino Pérez gives the green light to a deal that could benefit all parties.