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Real Madrid to secure another Galactico for nothing?! Bayern Munich accept Alphonso Davies could leave on a free transfer next summer amid links with Los Blancos

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According to<a href="https://x.com/plettigoal/status/1801668804230951254?s=46" target="_blank"> Sky Sports Germany</a>, the Bavarian giants have acknowledged that Davies may leave as a free agent in the summer of 2025 if no agreement is reached, as the two parties have not yet found common ground on a contract extension. Bayern<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-attempt-to-convince-alphonso-davies-snub-real-madrid-stay-in-germany/bltb272d3208d335c51" target="_blank"> recently improved their offer to Davies</a>, proposing a significant pay raise but it is still short of the left-back's demands of a salary of €20million (£16.9m/$21.6m).

WHAT HAPPENED?

Bayern have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alphonso-davies-leans-closer-bayern-munich-harry-kane-vincent-kompany-real-madrid/bltf12d6732e8cf76fe" target="_blank">set clear financial limits</a>, prioritizing fiscal responsibility over retaining a key player at any cost. This cautious approach has led to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alphonso-davies-u-turn-vincent-kompany-holds-talks-to-extend-real-madrid-target-contract-bayern-munich/blt1a2d424d8bf76f18" target="_blank">internal discussions</a> about the possibility of Davies leaving on a free transfer if an agreement cannot be reached with Real Madrid lurking in the background.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Los Blancos'<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/whatever-happens-canada-star-alphonso-davies-real-madrid-transfer-rumours-champions-league-audition-bayern-munich/bltee187c2dceccddac" target="_blank"> interest in Davies is not new</a>. The Spanish club has admired the left-back for some time, with initial talks held in February suggesting a possible move to Spain. During these discussions, a verbal agreement on personal terms was reportedly reached, outlining two potential scenarios: a 2024 transfer if a fee could be agreed upon, or a 2025 move when Davies could be available for free. After the campaign concluded, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alphonso-davies-real-madrid-rare-transfer-misstep-targeting-bayern-munich-left-back/blt59268bbe6c2f2b1b" target="_blank">Real Madrid reignited their interest</a> in Davies, recognizing the strategic opportunity his situation presented. Bayern’s reluctance to meet Davies’ salary demands provided Madrid with leverage. However, they are ready to spend €30 million (£25m/$32m) on the player but will not give in to Bayern's demands of €50 million (£42m/$53m).

DID YOU KNOW?

The European champions are cautious about investing a large sum for a player nearing the end of his contract. Consequently, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-alphonso-davies-la-liga-bayern-munich-contract/blt18a350f5e3fc342d" target="_blank">Madrid has allegedly asked Davies to hold off on extending his contract </a>with Bayern, mirroring their approach in previous high-profile signings like Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. For Bayern, losing Davies without a transfer fee would be a significant blow, but they remain hopeful for a last-minute compromise that would secure his future with the club.

WHAT NEXT?

Real Madrid to secure another Galactico for nothing?! Bayern Munich accept Alphonso Davies could leave on a free transfer next summer amid links with Los Blancos | Goal.com

Real Madrid could reportedly sign Alphonso Davies as a free agent next summer as extension talks stall with Bayern Munich.