In the days leading up to the operation, several Spanish media reports suggested the situation could threaten Mendy’s career. Some outlets claimed the defender might face up to a year on the sidelines, with speculation even raising the possibility of early retirement for the 30-year-old.
Those concerns have since been dismissed.RMC Sport indicate that the defender has no intention of ending his career and remains determined to return to top-level football. The injury problems have also affected his international standing. Despite earning 10 caps for France national football team, Mendy has not appeared for Les Bleus since Euro 2024, where he did not feature.