Real Madrid Faces Tough Battle for Alphonso Davies as Bayern Munich President Expresses Intent to Retain Him

Real Madrid is gearing up for a challenging pursuit of left-back Alphonso Davies in the upcoming 2024 transfer window, with Bayern Munich President Herbert Hainer publicly expressing the club’s desire to keep the Canadian defender.

Davies has been identified as a key target for Real Madrid to address their longstanding issues at the left-back position. While the player is reportedly open to the move and has rejected contract negotiations with Bayern, the German club is determined to retain him.

Hainer, speaking about Davies, emphasized, “He has a contract until 2025 and has become one of the world’s best defenders for us. Of course, we want to keep him – and I hope he wants that too.”

With just over 18 months left on his contract, Real Madrid aims to negotiate a deal with Bayern. The Spanish giants are reportedly confident that a transfer fee of around €50 million could secure Davies, especially if he reaches the summer of 2024 without a new deal. However, potential interest from Chelsea and Manchester City could complicate matters and drive up the asking price.

Real Madrid’s strategy may involve securing a commitment from Davies first before leveraging that commitment to facilitate negotiations. The outcome of this pursuit will not only impact Real Madrid’s left-back situation but also test their financial prowess against market forces. The upcoming transfer window promises to be a critical period for Los Blancos as they aim to strengthen their squad with key acquisitions.