Real Madrid 'abandon' defensive target after contract talks fail to impress.
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Real Madrid are set to 'end' their long-term interest in signing Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies.
The Blancos have been tracking the Canada international for more than 12 months after contract talks between his representatives and the Bundesliga giants appeared to have reached an impasse.
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With Davies' current contract at the Allianz Arena expiring at the end of the 2024/25 season, the 24-year-old is eligible to enter into free transfer talks with a view to a move in the summer.
However, according to the latest update on his situation in Bavaria, reports from Diario AS suggest that Bayern Munich's final renewal offer has been accepted.
Alphonso Davies' latest contract, salary offer announced
The significant turning point appears to be the desire to increase a salary offer from £11 million ($13.4 million) to £12.7 million ($15.5 million) per year, which was Davies' request from the start. Faced with the prospect of losing a star player, the new package matches what was reportedly on offer in Madrid, and Davies could now stay in Munich on a long-term deal.
Alphonso Davies
The La Liga champions are now expected to pull out of the race if Davies accepts and no other offers are made.
Losing Davies is a huge blow for Carlo Ancelotti, as it means missing out on half of his defensive transfer plans until 2025, with Trent Alexander-Arnold now the focus.
Alexander-Arnold's contract situation mirrors Davies' in Munich and the England star remains undecided between Liverpool and Madrid for next season.
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