Overview
- Sporting director Max Eberl says no announcement will come until the new deal is signed, despite progress.
- CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen reiterates a verbal agreement is in place and indicates the signature is expected in the coming days.
- Reported terms outline a four-year extension to 2030 with up to €20 million annually, roughly €20 million in signing money, and an exit option around €65 million from 2027.
- Negotiations centered on the structure of the signing payment, with the player side favoring an upfront sum and Bayern preferring installments.
- Some outlets report Bayern briefly withdrew its offer after a missed Feb. 1 deadline before the player signaled he wanted to stay, and interest in Nico Schlotterbeck remains under discussion.