On August 3, Beijing time, Germany's "Sky Sports" wrote an article to count the probability of Bayern players leaving the team in the summer window. According to them, Bayern want to sell Goretzka and Gnabry, two midfield players. It wasn't easy to do that though, because the 2 didn't want to leave. Of course, it's not that Bayern are full of loyalty, it's that Munich is too comfortable.
The 29-year-old has been with Bayern Munich for seven seasons, playing 238 games in all competitions, scoring 86 goals and 53 assists, and winning 14 trophies including the Bundesliga and the Champions League. Gnabry played just 20 games in all competitions last season due to injury, scoring five goals and providing one assist, and his place in the main team was severely challenged. Bayern, accustomed to losing him, want to sell the Germany winger for cash. Gnabry didn't want to leave, though, as he enjoyed a good salary and a comfortable environment.
In July 2022, Gnabry signed a new contract with Bayern until the summer of 2026, increasing his annual salary to 19 million euros. If you look at European football, it's all a contract with a maximum salary. Therefore, even if the main position of Bayern is not guaranteed, Gnabry has no intention of leaving. He is currently valued at 40 million euros in the German transfer market.
Like Gnabry, Goretzka's contract expires in the summer of 2026. Last season, Goretzka played 42 games for Bayern Munich in all competitions, contributing six goals and nine assists, including six goals and seven assists in 30 Bundesliga games, averaging 1.37 tackles, 1.03 interceptions and 1.37 clearances per game, delivering 1,731 passes and 33 key passes, with a pass completion rate of 89%. Looking at the data alone, Goretzka's performance is still remarkable. However, after the arrival of Palinha, Goretzka's main position was seriously threatened.
Bayern Munich's sporting director Ebel has made it clear to Goretzka and his agent that the transfer is a meaningful move and that the club wants to get together with him. However, Goretzka and Gnabry are on the same page and are reluctant to leave the Allianz Arena even if they can't play in the main team.
In fact, in addition to the high salary that is difficult to give up, the comfortable living environment in Munich is also an important reason why the two Bayern generals do not want to leave. As the capital of the Germany state of Bavaria, Munich is one of Europe's major cultural centers, and has become an artistic powerhouse of the Kingdom of Bavaria since Napoleon's time when he swept across Europe. Art, which sublimates the charm of Munich. Today, there are more than 3,000 galleries, more than 50 museums, four opera houses, three world-class symphony orchestras and numerous bookstores. And Oktoberfest is also world-renowned. In terms of climate, Munich, which is a temperate continent, has four distinct seasons, with sunshine, green trees, autumn leaves, and white snow. With a high salary in such a place, it is simply a fairy-like day.
This is estimated to make Manchester City, which is also a European giant, very emotional. In recent years, they have made great progress under Pep Guardiola's leadership, but Manchester's cold and damp climate has dissuaded many people. Especially Gua Shuai's confidant and favorite general B, he almost never dispelled the idea of leaving the team. Looking at the "loyalty" of Bayern players, it is estimated that Manchester City will be envious, jealous and hateful.