At FC Bayern, everything points to an imminent decision in an important personnel matter, with the signing expected to take place as early as next week
According to information from Sky, a concrete timetable has been set for Serge Gnabry: the attacking player should sign his new contract in the coming week at the latest
The basic agreement between the club and the player is still in place, even if the formal conclusion of the deal has been somewhat delayed of late. However, Säbener Straße is confident that the extension will be finalized in the next few days
Director of Sport Max Eberl had recently expressed optimism when asked about Gnabry’s future. When asked whether the extension was just a formality, he told BILD-TV: „I see light at the end of the tunnel. But we are not yet at a point where I can say anything.“
New Gnabry contract with adjusted conditions
Gnabry’s current contract expires in the summer. In recent weeks, there had been repeated reports that not all Bayern bosses were completely convinced of an extension. Above all, the sporting consistency and the high salary structure played a role in this. Nevertheless, Gnabry remained an important part of the squad planning internally
A new two-year contract until 2028 is still on the table, which will be accompanied by changes to the financial framework. Gnabry is said to be prepared to accept a drop in salary and receive more performance-related remuneration in the future. This model fits in perfectly with Bayern’s strategy of further optimizing their salary structure
Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund can implement contract extensions of this magnitude independently, as they do not require the approval of the supervisory board. This makes the process even easier.
