“He’s just a waste of money Madrid will never enjoy him”- Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez says £60M Madrid player was a really poor signing and could make Madrid end this season without champions league if care is not taken

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez recently spoke candidly about his feelings over Real Madrid’s £60 million signing of left-back Ferland Mendy during a news conference. Hernandez called Mendy a “waste of money” and hinted that Madrid would come to regret making the large purchase.

Hernandez said, “Mendy was an extremely awful signing.” He’s merely an expensive waste that Madrid will never be able to afford. Should caution be lacking, he may be the cause of Madrid’s failure to win the Champions League at the end of this campaign.

Mendy’s performances have been under examination this season, with some analysts casting doubt on his dependability and effect on the field. Mendy has failed to live up to the great expectations placed on him upon his move, and he has had difficulty securing a spot in the starting lineup.

Hernandez’s remarks stoke the intense rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, two of the most illustrious teams in football history. In addition to infuriating Madrid supporters, his candid evaluation of Mendy’s skills will highlight the tremendous pressure athletes endure when they join such elite teams.

For the remainder of the season, Real Madrid—a team now fighting for both domestic and European glory—will surely be hoping that Mendy can live up to the hype and quiet his detractors. But with Xavi Hernandez’s harsh evaluation still echoing in their ears, Mendy is under even more pressure to perform.