The possibility of Heung-min Son (Tottenham) transferring to Bayern Munich has virtually been ruled out. Leroy Sané is expected to remain at Bayern Munich.

Sky Sports Germany reported on the 10th (Korean time) that "Bayern Munich has officially offered Leroy Sané a contract extension."

Bayern & Germany noted on the 10th that "Bayern Munich has presented an official contract extension offer to Sané. Director General Max Eberl has a strong determination to keep Sané. The contract period is proposed to extend a total of 3 years until 2028."

Born in 1996, Sané debuted professionally in the 2013-2014 season after being called up to the first team from Schalke's youth team. The season he truly made a mark was the 2015-2016 season, where he played as a key resource in the league, recording 9 goals and 7 assists in 42 matches.

He showcased outstanding individual skills, notably achieving an impressive 92 successful dribbles.

Manchester City, seeing Sané's potential, acquired him for 49 million euros (77.7 billion won) ahead of the 2016-2017 season. Local media at the time criticized the transfer fee as excessive, leading to an 'overpay' controversy.

However, Sané quickly integrated into the team, recording 9 goals and 6 assists in 37 matches from his first season. Starting the following year, he began to show performances that led the league. In the 2017-2018 season, he had 14 goals and 19 assists in 49 matches, and in the 2018-2019 season, he added 16 goals and 17 assists in 47 matches, proving his value beyond the investment.

Afterward, Sané transferred to Bayern Munich for a new challenge, establishing a strong presence on the wing and securing a starting position immediately upon his arrival. His dazzling dribbling and sharp finishing inside the box were sufficient to earn praise from local media, labeling him as "the successor to Arjen Robben."

To date, Sané has appeared in a total of 213 matches for Bayern Munich over five seasons, recording 59 goals and 49 assists.

However, just a few months ago, his future was uncertain due to salary issues. Bayern Munich planned to reduce their total salary expenses through a consolidation of high-salary players ahead of the season's start, and in this process, Sané was included on the transfer list.

His salary, amounting to 20 million euros (3.27 billion won), was too burdensome for other clubs to approach, and eventually, Bayern Munich had no choice but to retain him.

Of course, transfer rumors involving various big clubs, including Arsenal, led to an increasing possibility of a sale. However, after the season began, the situation changed dramatically. The explosive performance and dedicated attitude shown by Sané transformed the internal atmosphere at Bayern Munich by 180 degrees.

Bavarian Football reported that "Sané's impressive performances recently have had a significant impact on Bayern Munich's decisions. Initially, there were internal skeptical evaluations, but Sané's efforts and commitment are gradually being recognized."

Heung-min Son was also mentioned as an alternative for Sané.

TZ cited a report from Spain's Pichajes, indicating that "Munich is monitoring Heung-min Son."

The football community held high expectations for the potential reunion of the legendary combination of Son and Kane, who left their names in history as the greatest in the English Premier League at Tottenham.

However, there was a prerequisite for Bayern Munich to acquire Son.

It was parting ways with Sané, whose contract with Bayern Munich expires at the end of the season. However, with Bayern Munich deciding to keep Sané, the possibility of Heung-min Son heading to Bayern Munich has become very low.

Sky Sports Germany explained that "the conditions presented by Bayern Munich amount to an annual fixed salary of 10 million euros (1.63 billion won), including performance bonuses for a total of 16 million euros (2.61 billion won). Sané, who previously received an annual salary of 20 million euros, has expressed his love for the club and his intention to stay while indicating his willingness to accept a pay cut."

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