The possibility of Son Heung-min (Tottenham) transferring to Bayern Munich has virtually disappeared, according to prevailing analyses. Central to this is Leroy Sane's push for a contract renewal.

Sky Sports Germany reported on the 10th (Korean time) that "Bayern Munich has made an official contract extension offer to Leroy Sane."

Bayern & Germany added, "Director General Max Eberl has a strong will to keep Sane," stating, "The contract renewal offer is for a three-year extension until 2028."

Born in 1996, Leroy Sane made his first team debut during the 2013-2014 season after going through Schalke's youth system, and during the 2015-2016 season, he emerged as a key player in the league, recording 9 goals and 7 assists in 42 matches. Notably, he recorded an impressive 92 successful dribbles that season, showcasing his technical talent.

Manchester City, which highly assessed Sane's potential, invested €49 million (77.7 billion won) to sign him during the summer transfer window in 2016. At the time, some criticized the move as an 'overpay,' but Sane quickly adapted, recording 9 goals and 6 assists in 37 matches in his first season. Over the next two seasons, he achieved remarkable performances, scoring 14 goals and 19 assists in 49 matches during the 2017-2018 season and 16 goals and 17 assists in 47 matches during the 2018-2019 season, establishing himself as one of the premier wingers in the Premier League.

Afterward, Sane transferred to Bayern Munich for a new challenge and quickly secured a starting position with his strong dribbling and finishing ability. His play style has been lauded by local media, referred to as "the successor to Arjen Robben." In fact, he has appeared in a total of 213 matches for Bayern Munich so far, scoring 59 goals and providing 49 assists, playing a central role in leading the team's attack.

However, Sane's future was once uncertain. The reason was his high salary. Bayern Munich, ahead of this season's opening, pushed forward with a rebuilding plan aimed at reducing total salary costs and transitioning generations, and in this process, Sane, who was earning €20 million (32.7 billion won) annually, was put on the list of potential sales. However, his salary was a significant burden for other clubs, making a realistic transfer difficult, and as a result, Sane had no choice but to remain with the team.

As the season progressed, the atmosphere changed dramatically. Sane continued to perform steadily within the team and garnered positive evaluations for both his performance and dedication. The German media Bavarian Football reported, "Sane's impressive performance of late has had a significant impact on internal decisions at Bayern Munich. Although there was skepticism at the beginning of the season, evaluations of him are now turning positive."

As Sane pushes for a contract renewal, the speculation surrounding Son Heung-min's transfer to Bayern Munich has naturally lost its ground. Previously, Spanish media Pichajes reported that "Bayern Munich is monitoring Son Heung-min's situation." In response, German media TZ noted, "If Bayern parts ways with Sane, they are considering Son Heung-min from Tottenham as a replacement," mentioning the possibility of reuniting Son Heung-min and Harry Kane.

Son Heung-min has made a name for himself as one of the top scoring duos alongside Kane in the English Premier League, and this past relationship has generated great expectations among Bayern Munich fans and local German fans alike. However, with Bayern Munich deciding to renew Sane's contract, the assessment is that the likelihood of Son Heung-min's transfer to Bayern has realistically diminished.

Sky Sports Germany reported that "The contract renewal conditions presented to Sane by Bayern Munich are an annual fixed salary of €10 million (approximately 16.3 billion won), and if including performance bonuses, it could reach up to €16 million (approximately 26.1 billion won)." It continued, "Sane was previously receiving a salary of €20 million, but he expressed his intent to accept a certain reduction in salary, clearly showing his affection for the club and desire to remain."

This trend signifies more than just a salary adjustment. By deciding to secure a certain resource like Sane, Bayern Munich has reduced the necessity for external acquisitions. Consequently, it can be interpreted that Son Heung-min has been excluded from Bayern Munich's major target list.

While Son Heung-min remains one of the attention-grabbing attackers on the European stage, the justification for Bayern Munich to acquire Son Heung-min is diminished in a situation where side resources similar to Sane's style are intact. As a result, Sane's contract renewal effectively puts a final stop to the scenario of Son Heung-min moving to Bayern.

In the upcoming summer transfer market, Son Heung-min's movement is expected to attract even more attention. With possibilities remaining open for staying in the Premier League or transferring to another major league, the connection with Bayern Munich has essentially been severed due to Sane's decision.

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