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Barcelona make contacts with Real Madrid target, contract demands could pose an issue – report

Barcelona make contacts with Real Madrid target, contract demands could pose an issue – report

Barcelona’s pursuit of Alphonso Davies has taken a significant step forward, as revealed by Luis Miguelsanz in SPORT. 

As it turns out, the club has reportedly reached out to Davies to discuss his financial demands, hoping to find an opportunity to bring the left-back. 

It has been learned that even though Davies’ financial expectations are steep, there is hope within Barcelona’s ranks that, since he has not yet signed with Real Madrid or extended his contract with Bayern Munich, they might be able to secure his signature.

Interestingly, the Canadian international has been on Barcelona’s radar for months, even before Hansi Flick took charge. Given his familiarity with Davies from their time together at Bayern, it is no surprise that Barça have reignited their interest.

What are Davies’ demands?

Deco has been proactive in this situation, seeking to understand Davies’ priorities and potential willingness to join the club. 

The fact that the 22-year-old could arrive on a free transfer in January adds to the allure of the deal, though it’s clear that it won’t be an easy operation to complete. A key stumbling block for Barcelona, though, is the financial aspect. 

Barcelona have established contacts with Alphonso Davies. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images)

Reports suggest he is looking for a signing bonus that could exceed €10 million, along with a salary that places him among the highest earners at the club, demanding more than €20 million gross per season. 

This makes the deal a major financial commitment, but given Davies’ talent, Barcelona see value in pursuing him.

Barcelona won’t give up

Despite the challenges, Barcelona are determined to negotiate with Davies and his representatives. The player remains open to all options, including renewing with Bayern Munich, provided they meet his financial expectations. 

Although the negotiations between Bayern and Davies have hit a…


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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar

Publish date : 2024-10-17 13:09:54

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