Despite promises of transfers, Bayern management remains firm: Coman's departure is yet to materialize
Bayern Munich and Kingsley Coman Part Ways, but Transfer Fee Disappoints Club's Top Brass
In a surprising turn of events, Kingsley Coman has officially transferred from Bayern Munich to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on a three-year deal, announced mid-August 2025 [1][2][3]. The transfer fee, reportedly under €30 million, is lower than Bayern’s hoped-for amount, causing some frustration among the club’s executives [4][5].
The French international, who spent a decade at Bayern, has moved to Al Nassr, a financially strong club in the football industry, where football legend Cristiano Ronaldo also plays. Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl expressed gratitude to Coman for his successful tenure at the club but was reportedly dissatisfied with the negotiation results because the transfer fee was below expectations [4][5].
The club had ambitions to strengthen their squad and needed to move Coman to create salary and budget space. However, the fixed amount negotiated for Coman's transfer was reportedly too low for Bayern’s top brass, leading to resistance during the negotiations.
Meanwhile, Bayern has been dealing with the loss of several key players. Leroy Sane, Thomas Müller, Mathys Tel, and potentially Jamal Musiala have all left the club. The next few days will determine whether an agreement can be reached for Kingsley Coman's transfer, as negotiations continue.
It is important to note that, despite media speculation, there are no confirmed reports of a transfer for Kingsley Coman at this time. Coman missed the friendly against Grasshoppers in Zurich due to illness, and sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed that his illness was not related to a transfer.
In a surprising twist, Al-Nassr secured Joao Felix for around 30 million euros, with potential bonus payments raising the total to 50 million euros. The lucrative move for Coman, guaranteed by Bayern's sports leadership, will undoubtedly provide him with new opportunities in the Saudi Pro League.
[1] Sky Sports
[2] BBC Sport
[3] ESPN
[4] Goal
[5] Sport Bible
Football star Kingsley Coman, who previously played for Bayern Munich for a decade, has shifted to the financially powerful Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, where football icon Cristiano Ronaldo also features. The transfer fee of around €30 million, however, was deemed disappointing by Bayern’s top brass, as they were hoping for a larger amount to strengthen their squad and create salary and budget space.
