- Bayern sporting director Max Eberl faced internal criticism for agreeing to Alphonso Davies’ high wage demands
- Davies will now earn €15M per year plus a €22M signing bonus under his new deal through 2030
- Dayot Upamecano and other players are now seeking improved contracts, as Bayern confronts financial strain
Key Takeaways:
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has been criticised by senior figures at the club after conceding to the financial demands of Alphonso Davies during the player’s recent contract renewal, according to Sport 1.
The Canadian international extended his contract, which was set to expire in the summer, until 2030. Eberl reportedly offered Davies an annual salary of €15 million — up from the €9 million he previously earned — and a signing bonus of €22 million.
Max Eberl and Christoph Freund were initially confident about concluding contract talks with Dayot Upamecano quickly. However, talks have hit a bit of a stumbling block in recent days.
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While the deal secured the future of one of Bayern’s key players, it has also sparked internal unrest. Several members of the club’s leadership have expressed concerns about the generous terms, especially as other players are now seeking improved deals. One such case is that of French defender Dayot Upamecano.
The 26-year-old has a contract until 2026, but Bayern would like to extend it. However, Upamecano’s agent has demanded a pay rise — something the Bavarian club is now hesitant to approve, particularly after also committing major financial resources to Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich.
Uli Hoeness, honorary president of the club and a current member of the supervisory board, has also spoken out about the mounting financial pressure. “There’s not much left in our account. We need to rethink our finances,” he said in a recent interview.
Meanwhile, Bayern is continuing its ambitious transfer planning. The club is preparing a major move for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz — a deal expected to cost over €100 million in transfer fees alone. The total investment, including salary, could reach €250 million. Wirtz’ father has already held two meetings with Hoeness, though the player himself has yet to make a final decision.