Bayern balks at €70m Cancelo price tag

Joao Cancelo is uncertain of his future as Bayern look unlikely to meet his €70 proce tag | Photo Creidt [IMAGO / Revierfoto]

FOOTBALL Bayern balks at €70m Cancelo price tag

Shafic Kiyaga • 13:23 - 16.05.2023

Since joining Bayern on loan during the winter transfer window, Cancelo has failed to impress the club's management, resulting in doubts about his long-term prospects with the Bavarian giants.

Manchester City full back Joao Cancelo on loan at Bayern Munich, finds himself in a state of uncertainty as his future hangs in the balance.

Reports suggest that Bayern Munich is hesitant to trigger the €70 million purchase clause, leaving the Portuguese defender unsure of where he will ply his trade next season.

Since joining Bayern on loan during the winter transfer window, Cancelo has failed to impress the club's management, resulting in doubts about his long-term prospects with the Bavarian giants.

Sky Germany has reported that Bayern considers the €70 million price tag too steep for a player who has primarily served as a substitute during his loan spell.

While Bayern is open to negotiating with Manchester City to lower the transfer fee, it is unlikely that City will be willing to budge from their asking price.

As a result, Cancelo is preparing for the likelihood of leaving Munich at the end of the season and returning to England to clarify his future.

On the Manchester City front, it appears that Cancelo is surplus to requirements, and the club is reportedly making contingency plans for his potential departure.

However, this opens up opportunities for other clubs to make a move for the talented full-back.

Reports further suggest that Barcelona is ready to step in and offer Cancelo a loan deal, while Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen on a reunion with the player, having worked together at Manchester City.

Cancelo will be hoping for a swift resolution to his future as the summer transfer window approaches.

By securing clarity on his next destination early on, he can focus on his performances on the pitch and adapt to the demands of his new club, whether it be at Manchester City, Bayern Munich, or elsewhere.

The coming weeks will likely shed more light on Cancelo's future, as negotiations and discussions take place between the relevant parties.