Bayern Munich have given Leroy Sane a deadline – reportedly by Friday – to accept their final contract offer.
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Bayern set deadline for Sane decision The German forward counter-offers as Bayern hold firm
Chelsea and Arsenal monitor Sane's contract situation
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After switching to high-profile agent Pini Zahavi, Sane has returned with a counter-offer of a €12 million fixed salary plus €3 million in bonuses. However, Bayern are sticking to their original proposal of €10 million plus up to €5 million in bonuses and are unwilling to negotiate further. If no agreement is reached, Sane could leave for the Premier League, with Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly interested in bringing the German winger back to England.
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Since arriving from Manchester City in 2020, Leroy Sane has established himself as a key figure at Bayern Munich, delivering consistent performances and reaching his best-ever scoring form in the Bundesliga this season. Despite his impact, Bayern continue to remain reluctant to meet his agents’ demands for a higher salary. The club’s stance is shaped by a desire to maintain financial discipline and avoid setting a precedent for excessive wage increases, even if it means risking the departure of a star player.
Meanwhile, Sane’s strong season and openness to a possible pay cut reflect his desire to stay with the Bavarian side, but his new agent’s entry and demands have complicated the ongoing negotiations.
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Bayern director Max Eberl said, “Our desire is to extend Leroy's contract, but we have also established certain parameters. We will see what transpires. If not, we will also be prepared to move forward.”
Meanwhile, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen also opened up about Sane's future, stating, “He has said often enough that he would like to stay here in Munich. When you’ve seen him play in the last few months, it’s not just his goals but also his joy of playing that he’s rediscovered.”
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If Leroy Sane does not accept Bayern Munich’s contract offer by the set deadline, the club is prepared to let him leave as a free agent when his contract expires this summer. This opens the door for a high-profile move, with Premier League sides like Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly interested in signing the German winger.
