Madrid paid 50 million euros to sign the French defender from Lyon as Zidane continues to revamp his squad after the disappointments of last season. Mendy joins Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Eder Militao and Rodrygo in moving to Madrid as part of a 300-million summer spending spree ahead of the new season. “It’s an honour to be around a football legend like Zidane,” Mendy said at a press conference. “Varane told me that it was the biggest club in the world,” Mendy added. “I am very happy to play for the best team in the world and to be able to wear this shirt.

Source: The Guardian June 19, 2019 15:33 UTC