Real Madrid's plan B in the event of failure in the Davies case

If Alphonso Davies really ends up staying at Bayern, the Madrid club already has its backup option in hand.

The Alphonso Davies soap opera goes from twist to twist. One week, the Canadian is announced in Madrid, the next everything indicates that he will finally extend his contract with Bayern. It is this last trend which seems to be confirmed to no longer move, which is why Real Madrid is covering its backs by banking on alternative options to strengthen the left-back position next season.

What is certain is that Real Madrid will not return for a season with Fran Garcia and Ferland Mendy as full-backs in its squad. The Frenchman has clearly dropped in level in recent months and the Spaniard, although he does the job, does not provide full satisfaction. Ancelotti has often even tried to align Camavinga on the left of the defense, proof that he has big needs in this position in Madrid.

Alphonso Davies remains the Merengue club's number 1 target, but the optimism that reigned in the Valdebebas offices about him has started to fade in recent days. The recruitment unit therefore uses other solutions in the event of failure with Davies. And the main alternative happens to be a veteran of the house: Miguel Gutiérrez. This is what journalist Mario Cortegana announces, who knows the club and its actions on the market perfectly.

“After losing Davies, Real Madrid could focus on signing Miguel Gutiérrez, who represents an adequate financial solution and is able to adapt to the team's style. He is a player who can provide defensive stability and an offensive impact with a buyout clause of 8 million euros,” wrote the journalist from The Athletic.

The 23-year-old Spaniard is currently playing his third season at Girona, where he has established himself as one of the best full-backs in La Liga. Trained at Real from 2011 to 2021, he knows the house and the requirements of the white jersey very well. As for the player's will, needless to say that if it were up to him, he would return to Madrid at the first call, having never hidden his desire to one day establish himself in the club that trained him.