Pay cut to stay at Bayern? Gnabry open to talks | OneFootball

After difficult periods in recent years, Serge Gnabry is currently experiencing a sporting and emotional renaissance at FC Bayern. His performances are stable, his presence has matured, and his relationship with coach Vincent Kompany is excellent. According to information from the Bayern-Insider podcast, it is now clear: the attacking player wants to stay in Munich for the long term.

Even though Gnabry has recently been very reserved regarding his future, the DFB star has a clear preference. BILD football chief Christian Falk reveals: “That is true. Gnabry would like to stay. He feels so comfortable at Bayern that he really wants to do it, if the club approaches him.”

This signals a clear change in trend. Just a few months ago, Gnabry was considered a candidate for sale – today he is seen as an important part of the team structure.

Willing to Compromise on Salary

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Especially noteworthy: according to Falk, Gnabry would even be willing to make financial concessions for a new contract. “He’s not someone who says, I have to earn at least as much as before or even more. For him, harmony is more important than the paycheck.”

The national player is said to currently earn between 17 and 20 million euros per year – including bonuses. In the case of a possible extension, his base salary could decrease, while performance-related bonuses would be weighted more heavily.

However, BILD chief reporter Tobi Altschäffl urged caution: “With Sané, it was also said for a long time that he was willing to take cuts. In the end, nothing came of it. When it comes down to the nitty-gritty, it will be interesting to see if twelve million will still be enough.”

Future Open – But Signs Point to Extension

Gnabry’s current contract runs until the summer of 2026, but according to Falk, Bayern plans to start talks during the course of the year. The decisive factors will be sporting development and the willingness of both sides to commit to a long-term path.

“He’s not someone who says: For me, it’s only Munich. But right now, that’s his home,” says Falk. Altschäffl added: “If a city like Paris comes along – because of fashion, lifestyle, glamour – that could be tempting. But at the moment, everything points to Munich.”

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