Barcelona’s hopes of securing Alphonso Davies appear to be dwindling as Bayern Munich are edging closer to retaining their star full-back.
Recently, Bayern’s Sporting Director, Christoph Freund, hinted at a positive direction in their negotiations with the Canadian international, stating, “In principle, we are positive,” as quoted by Florian Plettenberg.
This development suggests that Davies may extend his stay with the Bundesliga giants beyond 2025, potentially ending speculation about a move to Barça or other interested clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United.
What changed with Davies?
Reports indicate that in recent days, significant progress has been made by Bayern Munich in contract discussions with Davies.
Negotiations between the Bavarian giants and the Canadian international have been described as positive, with key aspects such as salary and contract length already addressed.
However, certain finer details remain unresolved, and Bayern are focusing on securing a long-term deal with Davies.
The German club aim to finalise this agreement before Christmas, but as of now, nothing has been officially signed.
Davies could continue at Bayern Munich. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images)
A noteworthy aspect of these discussions is Davies’ willingness to compromise on his salary expectations.
By making concessions, he has demonstrated a commitment to continuing his career in Munich, which has reportedly improved his relationship with Bayern’s management.
This cooperative attitude has given Bayern an upper hand in negotiations above Barcelona, but the final stages of the deal still require careful handling to avoid any setbacks.
What now for Barcelona?
For Barcelona, this potential contract extension would be a setback in their pursuit of the in-demand left-back.
With Davies leaning towards staying at Bayern, the Catalan club may have to explore alternatives to strengthen their squad, although no option has been studied extensively by the Blaugrana.
While the situation remains fluid, the likelihood of Davies remaining at Bayern appears stronger than ever.
The final stages of negotiations will be crucial, but Barcelona and others may soon have to accept defeat in their pursuit of the 24-year-old defender.