Bayern's Bold Move on Leroy Sané: No More Mr. Nice Guy
Bayern Munich Delivers Unambiguous Statement to Leroy Sane
Hey, check this out! Football sensation Leroy Sané is in a pickle with his contract extension at FC Bayern, and it's all thanks to his new shark-like agent, the infamous "Piranha" Pini Zahavi.
At first, Bayern was ready to extend the current deal with the 29-year-old, but not so fast! With Zahavi on board, things took a turn. Bayern's sports director Max Eberl said, "Listen, we'd love to keep Leroy, but we've set our limits. If those are blown out of the water, well, it'd get mighty tough. For now, we're just sitting tight and waiting to see how things unfold." Ooh, you can cut the tension with a knife!
Eberl made it clear there's no hard feelings towards Sané but added, "Hey, every player's got the right to pick their reps. If Leroy feels the need to make a change, it's all good by us." He also pointed out that their past dealings between the old and new agencies have always been fair and friendly, just like the time when Zahavi represented striker Robert Lewandowski a few years back.
Now, hold your horses! Eberl steered clear of discussing any potential hints that Sané is eyeing a Bavarian exit like Lewandowski. He did mention, however, that coach Vincent Kompany had a heart-to-heart with Sané about the team's future plans and understands that the player needs time to mull things over.
But let's chat about Leverkusen star, Florian Wirtz, shall we? When asked about rumors of Wirtz's transfer, Eberl pretended not to hear the buzz. He's keeping his cards close to his chest, stating, "We're just doing our thing, dreaming up ideas, and making plans. We'll see where they lead us and what the squad's gonna look like when we hit the field for the Club World Cup and the new season."
According to some insider news, Bayern offered Sané a contract with a gross salary of around €10 million per year, with performance-based incentives potentially bumping it up to €14-16 million. That's a far cry from his current €20 million payday[2][3]. Eberl's firm stance could be due to concerns about setting a precedent if they budge on the offer, considering interest from other clubs such as Arsenal[1].
So, Sané's got 10 days to decide. Time's ticking, Leroy.
Sources: ntv.de, tno/dpa/sid
Fun Facts:- The nickname "Piranha" for agent Pini Zahavi stems from his aggressive negotiation tactics, said to be as ruthless as the prey-eating fish.- The contract offer of €10-€16 million gross is still a pretty penny, averaging around €80,000 per week. That's enough to buy a ton of soccer balls, I tell ya!
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment, considering the impact of shark-like agents' negotiations such as Piranha Pini Zahavi.
In the meantime, Florian Wirtz, nicknamed the new football prodigy, remains a subject of transfer rumors that FC Bayern's sports director Max Eberl chooses to ignore.
Eberl, amidst contract controversies with Leroy Sané and the possibility of setting a high precedent if they budge on the offer, is focusing on the Club World Cup and the new season, with plans remaining a secret.
Meanwhile, Sané is under pressure to make a decision within 10 days; his current €20 million payday may still seem attractive compared to the €10-€16 million offer on the table, but the potential performance-based incentives could boost it significantly.
