Alphonso Davies has been a solid presence for Bayern Munich since joining the German club from the Vancouver Whitecaps in 2019. His pace and dribbling have been two of his most valuable assets, and when you add the kind of defending that could stop Lionel Messi, even though Argentina was nearing his end in Europe, you have one of the best full-backs in the world.
The Canadian’s consistency for Bayern Munich has been incredible. He’s only had a few injury problems at the German club, but his overall performance has now caught the eye of an elite club that wants to snatch him from Bayern Munich this summer, with the Reds already on the lookout for a replacement.
Who is potential Alphonso Davies’ replacement at Bayern?
Officials at Bayern Munich have conceded they may lose Alphonso Davies to Real Madrid at the end of the season because, when Madrid comes calling, no one can really decline to play for them. However, Davies’ move will depend on several factors, such as a sizable transfer fee and a quality replacement with almost the same style as the Canadian.
Joao Cancelo would have been the best option to replace Alphonso Davies, as he spent last season with the German club on a season-long loan after his falling out with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. However, Bayern Munich decided against signing him permanently, and he’s now on another loan at Barcelona, who, despite their financial woes, may work out a deal with Manchester City to keep the Portuguese full-back at the club.
AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez, a Real Madrid academy graduate, is reportedly the target for the Bavarians, whose manager Thomas Tuchel will be departing at the end of the current season. However, any deal to bring Hernandez to the club his brother once played for will include Bayern Munich paying a premium fee for the Frenchman.
How much will Davies cost Real Madrid?
According to several reports, Real Madrid have reached an agreement on personal terms with Alphonso Davies, and if the circumstances are right, he will surely be donning the famous white shirt at the start of next season for the Los Blancos. Davies has long expressed his interest in a move to the Spanish capital, as it is every player’s dream to play for one of the most successful European clubs ever.
What could be a huge problem with this dream coming true is Real Madrid’s reluctance to pay Bayern’s valuation for their star defender. According to Marca, Alphonso Davies is valued at more than €50 million, a fee Real Madrid are looking to beat down to the minimum, thanks to the player having less than two years left on his contract.
Bayern Munich have given Davies this summer the option to sign a new deal or be sold, which is what Real Madrid are counting on. Los Blancos adopted the same method with Kylian Mbappe, and the Frenchman will be joining on a free transfer at the end of the current season.
