Much has been made of Serge Gnabry’s contract situation. Considering Bayern’s clearly announced goal of reducing the salary expenditure, Serge Gnabry’s contract, which makes him one of the biggest earners
at the club, along with his fluctuating performances over the years was always going to see the Germany international put under a lot of scrutiny. With less than 12 months until his contract ends, Gnabry has had to prove his value and that he has so far this season, blossoming in a central role in the absence of Jamal Musiala.
According to Bild reporter Tobi Altschäffl, as captured by @iMiaSanMia, a contract extension for the former Arsenal FC player is now very possible:
In the case of Serge Gnabry, a new 2-year contract is conceivable. Gnabry, who currently earns €17-20m gross per year including bonuses, is ready to accept a pay cut in the base salary. Both parties are expected to get closer to each other in their expectations relatively quickly.
BFW Analysis
How much of a paycut would Gnabry accept? How much of a paycut would make it possible to fit Gnabry into Bayern’s new salary structure? And can Bayern be sure that Gnabry manages to produce these kinds of performances consistently again after years of inconsistency? Perhaps it would be a good idea for Bayern to wait a little longer before discussing the contract extension, giving Gnabry the chance to confirm that his current performances are not just a purple patch but the new norm for him.
