The France international toppled Marcelo as Zinedine Zidane’s first choice, but he could have lined up in Turin
Juventus wanted to sign Ferland Mendy before joining Real Madrid, the defender’s agent has revealed.
Madrid signed Mendy from Lyon for an initial € 48million (£ 43million / $ 54million) in 2019, with the France international replacing veteran Marcelo as first-choice left-back.
Agent Yvan Lee Mee said Mendy was “the Mbappé of left-backs” and explained why he had not ended up in Turin.
What was said?
The agent said Tuttosport: “We spoke to Juventus, but they already had Alex Sandro.
“The truth is Real Madrid wanted him more than anyone. Two years ago I said Ferland would become the left-back Mbappe and I was right.
“Playing with champions Real Madrid can take you forward, and at the moment I can’t think of a more complete left-back.”
‘Barca-linked depay perfect for Juventus’
Another player who could leave Lyon is striker Memphis Depay, who has long been linked with Barcelona.
Lee Mee is not Depay’s agent but he is not sure Camp Nou is the best destination for him.
“It’s no secret that he wants to join Koeman at Barcelona,” he said.
“However, Barcelona already have several forwards and they can’t spend a lot of money. Free agents are a specialty of [Juventus director Fabio] Paratici and Depay seem perfect to play with Cristiano [Ronaldo]. »
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