ManCity lure Pavlovic with millions, but he stays in Munich

The 22‑year‑old international Aleksandar Pavlovic personally rejected a summer offer from Manchester City, the English top‑flight club, even though the club was reportedly ready, according to Sky Sport, to pay up to €100 million to the German record champions FC Bayern Munich.

Early negotiations since March

According to Sky Sport, Manchester City began concrete talks about Pavlovic already in March. The English top‑flight club is said to have intensified its efforts after the 2026 World Cup. City sporting director Hugo Viana was named as the driving force behind the interest.

FC Bayern Munich was informed about the interest coming from Manchester. After a period of reflection, the Munich‑born player signalled that he did not want to move. The final rejection ultimately fell into Pavlovic’s hands.

Contract and significance for Bayern

Pavlovic is contractually bound to the record champions until 2029, which gives the club long‑term planning certainty. Without acute selling pressure, Bayern can rely on the midfielder. His personal decision to stay in Munich, despite a possible Premier League option, strengthens continuity.

The midfielder has already made 106 official matches for the first team. During that time he collected several titles with the club. His rise from the club’s own youth system to the first team underlines his importance for the squad.

The fact that Manchester City was reportedly ready to pay up to €100 million underscores the high standing Pavlovic has earned. The report stresses that such an amount for a German international is extraordinary. Nevertheless, the transfer did not happen.