x

Bayern Withdraws Alaba’s Contract Offer

Bayern Munich have withdrawn their offer of a contract extension to David Alaba, according to the club’s president Herbert Hainer.

Alaba, 28, is out of contract next summer and is set to leave the Bavarian on a free transfer.

Clubs in England and Spain are interested in his services.

The versatile defender has made almost 400 appearances for Bayern and won 17 major honours since making his debut at the Allianz Arena in 2010.

READ ALSO: John Mikel Obi Nominated For Stoke City’s October Player Of The Month Award

Bayern had hoped Alaba would extend his stay after he helped the club to the treble last season – but any hope of the versatile defender penning a new deal appears to be gone as Hainer confirmed the offer is no longer on the table.

“We presented him with a really, very good, very fair, competitive offer – especially during these times,” the Bayern chief said, as per Bavarian outlet BR24 .

“We told David’s agent during the last meeting that we wanted clarity and an answer by the end of October because we want to plan for such an important position and player. But we haven’t heard anything until Saturday.

“Our sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic then contacted the agent and the answer was that the offer is still unsatisfying and that we should think more.

“We then decided to take the offer off the table completely. That means there is no longer any offer.”

The news will come as a boost to Alaba’s host of suitors, while further reports from Germany claim the player and his representatives were surprised by Bayern’s decision to withdraw their offer.

Sport1 reports the player is continuing to push for improved terms but notes “there are hardened fronts [between Alaba and Bayern] as never before”.

Alaba has continued to feature prominently for Bayern this season, making eight appearances across all competitions, but he was dropped to the bench for Saturday’s 2-1 victory at Koln.

A natural left-back, the Austria international has often been deployed in central defence by manager Hansi Flick, while he can also play in midfield.

Hot this week

Omo-Agege will not contest 2027 Delta governorship-party chieftain

By Anne Azuka Former Secretary of the All Progressives Congress,...

Plateau Child Protection Network Raises Alarm Over Case of 5-Year-Old Bethel ‘Kawa’

By Israel Adamu, Jos The Plateau State Child Protection Network...

Gunmen Kidnap Two Members of CEFN Church in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja Gunmen have abducted two members of...

Sokoto Advancement Forum Seeks Partnership with Police on Security

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto A delegation from the Sokoto Advancement...

Omu Ogwashi-Uku kingdom, stakeholder urge community on peace for development

Omu Ogwashi-Uku kingdom, stakeholder urge community on peace for...

Chinese film on Nanjing Massacre resonates with Nigerian audience Source:...

Oborevwori, Senator Nwoko Hail Igbo Socio-Cultural Group for Tackling Identity Crisis

By Anne Azuka The Igbo Unification Movement, in collaboration with...

Tinubu Declares 9th National Youth Games Open in Delta

By Anne Azuka The 9th National Youth Games kicked off...

PAAU Gets NUC Approval for MBBS Program

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Faculty of Medicine at Prince...

Kaduna: London-Based Philanthropist, Andishu, Lauds Gov. Sani’s Security and Peace Model

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna London-based Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Moses...

Aliyu Flags Off 2025 Tree Planting in Sokoto, Urges Collective Action Against Desertification

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu has launched the...

KGIRS Targets Over ₦3bn Monthly Revenue in 2026

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Chairman of the Kogi State...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img