Bayern's Blunt Message to Sane: Take It or Leave It
Bayern Munich delivers unequivocal statement to Leroy Sané
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The football world buzzes with anticipation as Leroy Sane's future with FC Bayern Munich hangs in the balance. With a new agent in tow, a potential contract extension seems anything but certain, and Bayern's sports director, Max Eberl, is making his stance resoundingly clear.
Eberl recently admitted that Bayern had hoped to extend the contract of the 29-year-old national player, whose deal expires next summer. However, the club has put its foot down, setting a specific financial framework that it is unwilling to exceed. "If the framework is surpassed," Eberl warned, "it would become incredibly challenging."
In the wake of Sane's decision to hire infamous "shark" Pini Zahavi as his new agent, Eberl reiterated that the club harbors no ill will towards the player. Every footballer, after all, has the right to choose their own advisor. Nevertheless, the decision came as a surprise to Bayern, particularly during the final phase of contract negotiations.
Rumors about Bayern's reported interest in Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz have circulated for some time, but Eberl refused to comment on the situation, stating that the club would do its due diligence and make informed decisions as needed. In the midst of these developments, coach Vincent Kompany maintains a positive outlook, emphasizing that both he and Sane had a constructive conversation about Bayern's sporting plans for the upcoming season.
Sane remains committed to his career in Munich, though it remains to be seen whether he'll accept Bayern's contract offer. With Premier League clubs like Arsenal keeping a close eye on the situation, the consequences of Sane's decision could be significant, as he may be able to depart on a free transfer if he doesn't sign an extension.
Sources: ntv.de, tno, dpa, sid
- Leroy Sane
- FC Bayern Munich
- Florian Wirtz
- Max Eberl
- Transfer Rumors
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So far, Leroy Sane's current contract with FC Bayern Munich runs until June 2025, following a five-year deal signed upon arrival in July 2020[1]. Bayern offered Sane an extension that reportedly would extend until June 2028[1]. However, this offer includes a substantial salary reduction from his current estimated €20 million gross per year to around €10 million fixed gross per year, with bonus potential raising the total package to about €14-16 million gross annually[2][5].
Bayern's offer reflects concerns within the club's management about Sane's inconsistent performances in recent seasons. Despite this, key figures like sporting director Max Eberl continue to support the player and view him favorably in the locker room[2].
Given Sane's hiring of new agent Pini Zahavi, Bayern has signaled a firm stance that it will not make any additional financial concessions[4]. Through it all, Sane has maintained a strong desire to stay in Munich. Reports suggest that Bayern has given Sane a deadline of approximately 10 days to sign the extension offer[3]. If Sane declines the terms, Bayern may reconsider his future at the club amid interest from clubs like Arsenal, who are closely monitoring the situation in hopes of snagging Sane on a free transfer[5].
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- While negotiations between Bayern and Sane continue, with Bayer's offer set to expire soon, there is speculation that the club could be considering a move for Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as a potential replacement, despite Eberl's refusal to comment on transfer rumors.
- In the hypothetical scenario where Leroy Sane decides to reject Bayern's contract offer and instead join a Premier League club like Arsenal, the subjunctive form of the verb "to leave" could be used in such a sentence: "If Leroy Sane were to join Arsenal, it would greatly improve their football squad."
