Alphonso Davies, the 24-year-old Canadian international, is at the center of a fierce transfer battle involving three of Europe’s elite clubs: FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich. With his current contract at Bayern Munich set to expire on June 30, 2025, Davies could leave the club as a free agent. Bayern Munich, however, is determined not to lose the talented left-back and has been actively working to convince him to stay.
Real Madrid had long been considered the frontrunner for Davies’ signature, but recent developments has changed the terrain of the race. According to reports from Cadena SER, relayed by SPORT, Real Madrid is now contemplating stepping back from their pursuit of Davies. This shift in strategy comes after the club’s efforts to negotiate with Davies have reportedly not been met with a positive response from his camp, leading to frustration within the club. Despite Real Madrid’s efforts to secure an agreement, they are said to be disappointed by Davies’ continued willingness to explore offers from other clubs, including Barcelona and Bayern. If Real Madrid doesn’t receive a favorable response by early January, they may choose to move on.
This potential setback for Real Madrid has opened the door for Barcelona to enter the race. Barcelona has already shown interest in the Bayern full-back and is counting on his strong relationship with their manager, Hansi Flick, to sway him toward a move to Catalonia. However, Barcelona’s financial struggles pose a significant hurdle. The club is currently going into a salary cap issue, but if they can return to the 1:1 rule, signing Davies could become a viable option. Despite this, Barcelona will need more time, and Bayern Munich is applying pressure on Davies to make a decision soon. The situation remains fluid, and it is unclear where Davies will play next season.
