Manchester City bid €100m for Bayern's Pavlovic – stayed in Munich

Manchester City is said by Sky Sport to have been ready to pay up to 100 million euros for the 22‑year‑old Bayern star Aleksandar Pavlovic, but the Munich‑born midfielder rejected the move and will stay with the record champions at least until 2029, playing at the highest level as one of the most talented midfielders in the world.

Aleksandar Pavlovic, 22, is among the most talented midfielders in the world and plays for the record champions FC Bayern Munich at the highest level. The Munich‑born German international is already a central star in the squad. The photo by Marcel Engelbrecht illustrates his presence at the club.

Early interest and possible Premier League option

First signs of interest from other clubs appeared already in March, when initial inquiries became public. After the World Cup the request became more concrete, and in the summer a possible move to the Premier League was on the table. Pavlovic would have had the chance to play in England.

Manchester City offered up to 100 million euros

Manchester City, named by Sky Sport, is said to have been ready to pay up to 100 million euros for the midfield star. The English club placed its sporting director Hugo Viana as the driving force behind the negotiations. The Skyblues wanted to further strengthen their midfield.

Despite the high offer, Pavlovic personally caused the transfer to fail. After a short period of reflection he turned down the Citizens, while Bayern was informed of the interest.

Instead, Manchester City bolstered its squad with Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez. These new signings show that City remains active in the market despite the failed negotiation.

For the record champions, Pavlovic's decision was an important signal that they can retain their best players to compete at the highest level. With a contract until 2029 he remains a central figure and an identification icon for the Munich fans.

His stay underscores Bayern's strategy of binding young talents long‑term and securing sporting continuity. The situation highlights how strong financial offers alone do not always lead to a transfer.