Serge Gnabry makes known his decision over his future
According to reports in Germany, Serge Gnabry is ready to extend his contract with Bayern Munich despite his alleged move to Chelsea in the summer.
Serge Gnabry, spent five years at Arsenal between 2011 and 2016, and Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in securing his services.
Chelsea completed their first signing of the summer on Wednesday when they bought England star Raheem Sterling from Manchester City for £47.5m.
Bayern star Gnabry is another striker on Thomas Tuchel’s radar, especially as the westLondon club fell to Barcelona in the race for Leeds striker Raphinha.
However, Gnabry’s connection to Arsenal led him to refuse a move to Stamford Bridge, according to German newspaper Bild, and he has now made a final decision on his future.
It is widely reported that the 27-year-old will not be leaving Bundesliga giants Bayern this summer and will instead sign a contract extension at the Allianz Arena, having scored 63 goals in 171 appearances for Bavarian club.
Sky Germany have announced that Serge Gnabry is close to signing a new contract with Bayern, with just one year remaining on his current contract with the Bundesliga side.
The news will be a blow to Chelsea if reports of their interest are accurate, while Real Madrid are also keeping an eye on the winger, who celebrated his 27th birthday on Thursday.
Serge Gnabry Situation at Bayern
Athletic insist Gnabry has delayed committing to his long-term future as he looks to keep his options open, with Bayern wanting to tie him up to a £300,000-a-week deal in London. North.
It has also been suggested that Gnabry was unenthusiastic about Naglesmann playing at right wing in the second half of last season, with Thomas Muller, Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala and Kingsley Coman being favored in attack, while Sadio Mane just adds more competition.
However, Gnabry is not pushing for a departure in the summer, unlike Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, who has been looking to joinSpanish side Barcelona all summer.
Over the past year, Bayern have seen David Alaba and Niklas Sule leave the club on free transfers and understandably do not want similar scenarios to happen again.
During his time at Bayern, Gnabry won four Bundesliga titles in multiple full seasons with the club, following his first season with Munich on loan at Hoffenheim.
He has also won the DFB-Pokal, Champions League, Club World Cup and Super Cup twice in the last 4years.
