Alphonso Davies is increasingly further away from Real Madrid and... Closer to FC Barcelona?

The future of Alphonso Davies seems to be turning into more of a saga. Why? As of today, it is unknown what the future holds for the Canadian full-back. Although at the beginning of the season everything seemed to indicate that he would leave Bayern Munich and could join a club like Real Madrid, the favorite at that time, on a free transfer, circumstances have been changing in recent days.

At this point, the possibility of Alphonso Davies renewing with the Bavarian side does not seem as far-fetched. In fact, reports from Germany suggest that both parties are discussing this contract renewal, and Davies and his camp appear to have a flexible stance towards finalizing this contract extension, putting Real Madrid and FC Barcelona on the back burner, another team that also showed interest in signing the '19' from 'Die Roten'.

Real Madrid seems to be stepping back from the race for Alphonso Davies

However, it appears that Real Madrid, who lack depth at the left-back position with uncertainties surrounding players like Ferland Mendy and Fran García, are starting to believe that Alphonso Davies is out of their reach. According to reports from 'Cadena Ser', the Madrid team seems to be gradually withdrawing from the pursuit of the Canadian full-back.

The source indicates that Real Madrid is frustrated by Alphonso Davies' lack of response to their offers and is assuming they will not be able to sign him. This situation is compounded by Bayern Munich's interest in renewing his contract and Barcelona entering negotiations for the former Vancouver Whitecaps player.

It is worth noting that Barcelona has reportedly shown significant interest in Alphonso Davies, especially due to the connection with Hansi Flick, who worked with the player at Bayern Munich and has a good relationship with him. Along with the appealing sports project of Barcelona, this could tilt the scales in favor of the Catalan club.

Would this pave the way for Barcelona to sign the Canadian?

If Real Madrid ultimately withdraws from the race for Alphonso Davies, opting for other left-backs like Theo Hernández from AC Milan, it would clear the way for Barcelona, which would become the primary destination for the player if he does not renew with Bayern Munich. The Munich team aims to finalize the renewal before January, as Davies' contract expires on June 30, 2025, when he could negotiate with other clubs as a free agent.

A crucial factor to consider will be if Alphonso Davies decides to explore the free agent market and if Barcelona is willing to make the necessary financial effort to sign him. Despite not having to pay a transfer fee to Bayern Munich, bringing in the left-back would involve paying a signing bonus and possibly high wages, which could pose a challenge to the salary structure of the Catalan club.

This scenario could change if Barcelona enters La Liga's 1-1 rule in the near future, something that seems likely given the club's recent moves to improve their situation. Will they succeed?