“I Don’t Want Him in My Team” – Pérez Tells Ancelotti to Offload Real Madrid Flop After Arsenal Disaster
Tensions are boiling over at Real Madrid following their shaky Champions League outing against Arsenal, and club president Florentino Pérez has reportedly issued a brutal ultimatum to manager Carlo Ancelotti: one underperforming player must go.
Though not officially named, all signs point to Ferland Mendy as the subject of Pérez’s ire. The French left-back’s error-laden display in the first leg—including defensive lapses and careless giveaways—sparked outrage among fans, staff, and now, the club’s top brass.
According to sources within the club, Pérez confronted Ancelotti after the match and didn’t mince words:
“There’s no room for passengers,” he reportedly said. “I don’t want him in the squad next season. Make the arrangements.”
This isn’t just frustration after a bad game—club insiders say this has been brewing for months. Mendy’s inconsistency, lack of offensive contribution, and tendency to buckle under pressure have long been concerns, but the Arsenal clash may have sealed his fate.
A senior source added:
“When the president speaks like this, it’s not a warning—it’s a directive. Plans for a new left-back are already being discussed.”
Ancelotti, known for his loyalty to seasoned players, is now caught in a tough spot. But with Pérez pushing for a summer overhaul and the club eyeing a younger, more dynamic full-back, Mendy’s time at the Bernabéu looks to be running out.
Fans have echoed the sentiment online, calling for major defensive reinforcements. With Real Madrid’s high standards and ambitions to dominate Europe again, underperformance simply won’t be tolerated.
The message is loud and clear from the top: evolve or be replaced.
