Leroy Sané has had an interesting career at Bayern Munich thus far.
He started somewhat well following his blockbuster €49 million move from Manchester City in the summer of 2020, but it soon became apparent that he wasn’t worth the wages the club was paying him.
Sané seemed to have an aversion to defending (an area of his game where he has since worked hard to improve), and his patchy form didn’t warrant superstar status. Because of this, other players such as Serge Gnabry felt they were worth more than what they were being paid. The quality gap simply didn’t match the wage gap between the players.
Four years on, and the club has come to the point where they either need to extend Sané’s contract or risk losing him for a reduced fee, or possibly even for free. Yes, the player has been in inconsistent form for the entirety of his time at the club, but his Hinrunde performances could’ve had fans believing he’s the best player in the world. His displays in the latter half of the season haven’t quite been the same, but he was of crucial importance against Arsenal in the Champions League, making a brilliant run and winning the Bavarians a penalty in the first leg.
But is extending the right move when selling could bring a host of benefits?
Moving a top earner who is disrupting the wage structure at the club elsewhere could help the team from a financial standpoint. In addition to this, the future fee received would likely allow Bayern to splash the cash on a big-name replacement to join the ranks of Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Mathys Tel, Jamal Musiala, and Bryan Zaragoza as Bayern’s options on the wing. Additionally, Sané is also a bit of a hot head, frequently picking up unnecessary cautions and having a history of reported attitude issues.
It seems, however, that despite any negatives surrounding the player, Bayern has already made up its mind when it comes to Sané’s future at the club. According to Sky Sports reporter Kerry Hau, club executive Max Eberl has had positive talks with the player regarding the possibility of extending his contract. While concrete negotiations haven’t yet started, talks are expected to kick off in the near future.
A meeting between Max Eberl and Leroy Sané took place last week in Munich. Both had very good talks and Eberl made it clear to Sané that he’s part of the club’s future plans and that Bayern want to extend his contract. Concrete negotiations haven’t taken place yet, but will… pic.twitter.com/shoMcSDN3j
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A meeting between Max Eberl and Leroy Sané took place last week in Munich. Both had very good talks and Eberl made it clear to Sané that he’s part of the club’s future plans and that Bayern want to extend his contract. Concrete negotiations haven’t taken place yet, but will happen soon. Sané is open to extending his contract in principle. Decision could be made before the Euros.
Is Bayern Munich making the right decision in sticking with Leroy Sané, or should they instead be looking to offload the player? Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below!