FC Bayern: Davies further increases his salary demands – favorite of Real Madrid?

Next turning point in contract poker

Crucial talks are expected to take place this week to clarify Alphonso Davies’ future. The first point of contact was FC Bayern, where the 24-year-old is under contract until the summer. Although all signs have been pointing towards expansions recently, there are now signs of a new turnaround in poker – Sky reported on Thursday.

According to the TV channel, further negotiations took place on Wednesday between Davies, his advisor Nick Huoseh and Bayern sporting director Max Eberl. Instead of a rapprochement, a new problem has arisen. The players suddenly set their salary demands at more than €20 million per year, far more than the club was prepared to pay.

The main earner of the Bayern team is currently Harry Kane with 24 million euros per year, according to rumors. Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich and Leroy Sané are behind with 20 million euros, Jamal Musiala should also evolve in this category in the event of an extension currently being negotiated. Davies, on the other hand, was expected to remain far behind at €14 or €15 million, but now appears to have rejected that offer and surprised and angered Bayern bosses with the new demand.

According to “Sky”, it is therefore not unlikely that Bayern leaders will proactively withdraw from poker and let the player go. In this case, Real Madrid would have the best cards again. The Royals have been mentioned several times in the past as favorites to sign him on a free transfer and have reportedly significantly stepped up their efforts to secure the left-back since the turn of the year. It is quite possible that the new request could be justified by the certainty of receiving a well-paid contract in Madrid.

After a dip in form in 2023/24, Davies is once again among FC Bayern’s best players this season. The national player with 56 appearances started under coach Vincent Kompany in 14 of the 17 Bundesliga matches and 5 of the 6 Champions League matches. TM users rewarded him for his performance by being chosen for the team for the first half of the season.