FC Bayern Munich has reportedly been officially abandoned by Williams, according to recent statements.
Bayern Mulls Over Kimmich Extension, Williams Heads to Barcelona
The 2024/25 season has wrapped up, and Bayern Munich is gearing up for a busy transfer season. Officially, players can change teams as of July 1, and the transfer window remains open until September. With the Munich-based club already securing the services of Tom Bischof and Jonathan Tah, the rumor mill is churning, especially regarding Nico Williams. Here's a breakdown of the latest transfer news:
June 19, 2025 - Williams Definitively Turns Down FC Bayern
After Joan García's transfer to Barcelona, it's evident that García will serve as the new number one at the Catalan club. With Ter Stegen on the bench a year before the World Cup, the signing of García implies the departure of the captain to free up money for new signings like Nico Williams. However, Bayern Munich remains highly interested in the 22-year-old winger. Unfortunately, according to consistent media reports, Williams has definitively turned down the record champions. He is pushing for a transfer from Athletic Bilbao to Barcelona—another bitter defeat for Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl on the transfer market. A verbal agreement between Williams and Barca is said to have existed for several days.
June 17, 2025 - La Liga Boss Warns Barcelona about Williams Transfer
La Liga boss Javier Tebas has warned FC Barcelona about a potential Nico Williams transfer. Tebas is uncertain if the club can afford Williams, who costs around 65 million euros. Additionally, Tebas stated that Barcelona may not continue to operate under the 1:1 rule. If Barcelona wants to sign Williams, they must sell players and make significant changes to their finances. While Bayern Munich may relish this development, they would also be interested in the winger, who, according to media reports, is keen on joining Catalonia.
The Transfer Saga of Mathys Tel and Manchester United
Mathys Tel, a 19-year-old forward that joined FC Bayern from Stade Rennes in the summer of 2022, was rumored to be heading to Manchester United after reportedly rejecting a transfer offer from Tottenham Hotspur. With a renegotiated transfer fee of approximately €35-36 million (£30 million), Tel completed a permanent move to Tottenham Hotspur on June 3, 2025. He signed a six-year contract with Spurs, ending the speculation over his transfer to Manchester United.
June 17, 2025 - Cincinnati Confirms Müller Offer
While Thomas Müller is preparing with FC Bayern in Orlando for the second group game against Boca Juniors (Saturday, 3 a.m. CET), talks about Müller's future are ongoing in the background. Cincinnati boss Jeff Berding has now confirmed an offer to Müller. "We've made him a good offer, we've had several talks with his advisors," the CEO of the MLS club told "Bild." Although Berding hasn't given up yet, multiple clubs from the MLS are chasing Müller. Among them is Bayern Munich partner club Los Angeles FC.
Gabriel Vidovic Heads Back to Bayern, Askeo Heads to Hannover
Gabriel Vidovic is back at FC Bayern earlier than expected. Originally loaned to Mainz 05 until the end of the season, Vidovic did not receive the playing time the club hoped for. In exchange, FC Bayern loaned talent Noel Askeo to Hannover 96 for a year and a half. Additionally, the club extended Askeo's contract until 2028.
The Future of Leroy Sané
With Leroy Sané's contract expiring in the summer, negotiations over an extension have stalled due to disagreements on salary. Although Bayern Munich is willing to up the base salary to €12-13 million annually, it seems Sané may be looking for a new home. According to reports, Sané's agent Pini Zahavi is pushing for a move to Tottenham Hotspur, with whom he has a close relationship with CEO Daniel Levy. It remains to be seen if Sané will extend his contract with Bayern or look for new opportunities abroad.
Football News Digest
- Eric Dier's contract is set to be extended by a year until the summer of 2026. Sporting director Christoph Freund is currently in talks with Dier to finalize the agreement.
- In a surprising turn, Joshua Kimmich's extension talks appear to have reached a standstill. It is unclear how this will impact the future of Bayern's star midfielder.
- Alphonso Davies is set to extend his contract with Bayern Munich until June 30, 2030. Although the official announcement hasn't been made, insiders report that details are being ironed out, and both sides are in the final stages of negotiations.
- Dayot Upamecano is likely to extend his contract until 2030 as well, with only minor details left to be sorted out.
- Jamal Musiala has also extended his contract with Bayern Munich until 2030, after months of back-and-forth negotiations. Musiala is set to move into the salary category of top star Harry Kane with his new contract, earning around €25 million a year. The new contract includes an exit clause with an amount of €175 million, two years before the end of the contract, and €100 million one year before the end.
Sources: Sky Sport, Fabrizio Romano, Kicker, Sport Bild
References:
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[2] "Tottenham agree Mathys Tel deal with Bayern Munich." BBC Sport, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/61325423
[3] "Manchester United block Mathys Tel transfer - in favor of Leeds pursuit." 90Min, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.90min.com/posts/manchester-united-block-mathys-tel-transfer-in-favour-of-leeds-pursuit
[4] "Man United kick off Mathys Tel transfer negotiations with latest offer - amid Bayern Munich concerns." Express Sport, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1784562/Manchester-United-transfer-news-Mathys-Tel-Bayern-Munich-Berlin-production-companies
June 20, 2025 - Bayern Mulls Over Kimmich Extension implications for Champions-League ambitions
with Joshua Kimmich's extension talks reaching a standstill, Bayern Munich is evaluating the potential impact on their ambitions in the Champions League. The prolonged negotiation may cause uncertainty regarding the future of Kimmich, a key player in their midfield.
June 21, 2025 - Football giants eye Williams for upcoming European-leagues season
Despite Nico Williams definitively turning down Bayern Munich, several European giants are reportedly interested in signing the 22-year-old winger for the upcoming season, including La Liga's Barcelona. The interest in Williams highlights the competitive environment within the continental leagues as teams position themselves for the new season.
