Bayern turned down €100 million from Manchester City for Pavlovic
In the summer of last season Bayern Munich rejected an official €100 million bid from Manchester City for the 22‑year‑old German Aleksandar Pavlovic, who despite the interest of the Citizens themselves did not want to make a step to England and a transfer.
Bundesliga glory and Champions League run
With Bayern Munich Pavlovic won the Bundesliga last season. In addition, the club reached the semi‑final of the Champions League, where they faced Paris Saint‑Germain. The first leg in Paris ended in a spectacular 5‑4 victory for the English club, while the return leg in Munich ended in a 1‑1 draw. PSG then progressed to the final and won it for the second consecutive time.
Pavlovic’s role at the Rekordmeister
The Rekordmeister gave the 22‑year‑old midfielder his debut in 2023. Since then he has played 102 official matches for Bayern. He has become a regular under manager Vincent Kompany. His performances in the domestic competition and European football made him attractive to foreign clubs.
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Manchester City’s new midfield
After Rodri’s departure to FC Barcelona for €60 million, Manchester City strengthened the position this summer with Elliot Anderson, Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernández. In addition, Bernardo Silva and John Stones left the club on a free basis. Despite these renewals, interest in Pavlovic persisted, but there was never an official bid.
Pavlovic made it clear early on that he had no interest in a transfer to England. The Citizens never made a formal offer, although it was reported that they were willing to pay €100 million. The German international ultimately chose to stay at Bayern, where he plays a key role under Kompany.
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Turning down such a monster sum underscores Pavlovic’s loyalty to Bayern and the appeal of the Bundesliga. For Manchester City it means looking for alternative reinforcements, while the German club can further stabilise its midfield. The situation shows how transfer negotiations can even stall at large sums because of personal preferences.