At the official presentation of Bayern’s new signing Hiroki Ito (25) on Tuesday morning, manager Christoph Freund (47) also addressed the future of full-back Alphonso Davies (23).
Freund, when asked by BILD: “Talks have taken place, but no agreement has been reached yet. Phonzie is now taking his well-deserved vacation, then he will come back, and we will see. The door is certainly not closed.”
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Davies’ contract with Bayern expires in 2025. The Munich team considers the Canadian’s salary demands to be too high. The club recently offered an annual salary of around 13 million euros plus bonuses. However, this is not enough for the defender. He is demanding a salary of 16 million euros plus bonuses. Additionally, Davies and his agent are reportedly seeking an extra 15 million euros for signing a new contract.
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The talks are currently on hold. Davies might potentially allow his contract to expire. Real Madrid has shown interest. However, Bayern would not receive a transfer fee. On the other hand, new Bayern coach Vincent Kompany (38) is known to be a Davies supporter and wants to give him a fair chance.
Freund continued: “The most important thing is that he prepares really well, that he makes a strong start with us, and that he finds his form. Then we’ll see what the next few months bring. Phonzie has developed into a crucial player in recent years and has performed very well. He is now entering the last year of his contract. We’ll see how the talks go, but the door is certainly not closed.”
Bayern sports director Christoph Freund
Davies most recently played for Canada at the Copa America, losing the third-place match once morest Uruguay (5:6 on penalties) and missing the decisive penalty. His Panenka attempt only hit the crossbar. In the semi-finals, he was temporarily substituted due to an ankle injury, which was later cleared.
Freund: “Canada played a good tournament overall, and Phonzie played a good tournament. In the semi-finals, it looked like he was injured. The most important thing is that he is fit and has not suffered a serious injury.”
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Regarding his future, Davies recently stated: “My focus right now is to help my national team go far in this tournament. I will think regarding that once the tournament is over.”
That would be the case now.
Alphonso Davies’ Future at Bayern Munich: Contract Talks Stalled, Real Madrid Interest
Bayern Munich’s new signing, Hiroki Ito, was the center of attention during his official presentation on Tuesday morning, but the future of star full-back Alphonso Davies was also a hot topic.
Bayern’s sporting director, Christoph Freund, revealed in a statement to Bild that contract talks with Davies have stalled, as the two parties remain locked in a battle over wages.
Davies’ current contract is set to expire in 2025, but the Canadian’s salary demands are considered exorbitant by Bayern.
Davies’ Salary Demands and Bayern’s Offer
Bayern recently presented Davies with an annual salary of approximately €13 million, plus bonuses. This wasn’t enough to satisfy the defender, who is seeking a salary of €16 million per year, plus bonuses. Davies and his agent are reportedly seeking an additional €15 million as a signing bonus.
Contract Talks on Hold
The contract talks are currently on hold, and Davies is open to letting his contract expire. This would make him a free agent in 2025, allowing him to join a new club without Bayern receiving a transfer fee. Real Madrid has expressed interest in the player.
However, Bayern’s new manager, Vincent Kompany, is a known admirer of Davies and is keen to give him a proper chance to shine. Kompany’s stance adds a layer of complexity to the situation, as it might potentially influence Davies’ decision.
Freund’s Perspective on Davies’ Future
Speaking on Davies’ future, Freund said: “The most important thing is that he prepares really well, that he gets off to a really good start with us and that he finds his form really well. And then we’ll see what the next few months bring. Phonzie has developed into an absolute key player in recent years, he’s done really well. He’s now entering the last year of his contract, it looks like, and then we’ll see how the talks go. But the door is certainly not closed.”
Davies’ Recent Performance for Canada
Davies most recently represented Canada at the Copa America, where they finished third following losing the match for third place once morest Uruguay on penalties. Davies missed the decisive penalty, sending his attempt over the crossbar
He was also temporarily subbed out in the semi-finals due to an ankle injury, but fortunately, the injury was not serious.
Commenting on Davies’ performance, Freund said: “Canada played a good tournament in general and Phonzie played a good tournament. In the semi-finals it looked as if he was injured. The most important thing is that he is fit and that he has not suffered a major injury.”
Davies’ Statement on his Future
Regarding his future, Davies stated: “My focus right now is to help my national team go far in this tournament. I will think regarding that once the tournament is behind us.”
Now that the Copa America is over, Davies will have to make a significant decision regarding his future, with both Bayern and Real Madrid vying for his signature.
One thing is for sure: the next few months will be crucial for Davies and Bayern, as they navigate this complex contract situation. The outcome will have a major impact on both the player’s future and the club’s ambitions for the coming season.