- Coman nears shock mega-money Al-Nassr switch
- Bayern reject €30m, demand higher transfer fee
- Injuries, Diaz arrival cloud Coman’s future
Al-Nassr’s opening offer of €30m has been flatly dismissed in Munich, with the Bundesliga champions making it clear they want €50m (£43m/$58m) for one of their longest-serving stars. While both clubs are now locked in talks to strike a compromise, Bayern’s stance is simple: if Coman is to leave, it won’t be on the cheap.
Persistent injury setbacks in recent years have disrupted Coman’s rhythm, making it harder to keep hold of his starting role. The competition is fierce. Luis Diaz, a marquee summer arrival, has already begun staking his claim for the left wing, while Serge Gnabry remains a strong option. It means Coman now faces the prospect of rotating rather than being the undisputed first choice.
For Al-Nassr, pairing Coman with Ronaldo and Sadio Mane would give them one of the most fearsome wing-forward combinations in Saudi Arabia. And for Coman, the numbers speak for themselves. Earning €25m-€30m a year for potentially the last big contract of his career is a proposition that dwarfs what Bayern can offer.
Right now, the only stumbling block is the transfer fee. Bayern don’t want to be seen as a club that gets bullied into selling at cut-price rates, while Al-Nassr will push to avoid blowing their budget. However, there’s a growing belief that a “middle-ground” deal could soon be struck, perhaps with performance-related bonuses or add-ons to bridge the gap between the €30m offer and Bayern’s €50m demand.
