Pavlovic turned down Man City's €100m interest to stay at Bayern

📰 Man City were ready to spend up to €100m on Pavlovic last summer, but he chose to stay at Bayern. 📌 Key points 💶 City were prepared to pay up to €100 million for Pavlovic. 📞 Sporting director Hugo Viana led the pursuit from March. 🥇 According to Sky, he ranked above Enzo Fernandez on City's list. 🏠 Pavlovic said no: he is from Munich and wants to stay at Bayern. 📝 He is contracted until 2029 and central to Bayern's long-term plans. 📝 What happened 📰 Sky Germany reported on 5 October that Manchester City were prepared to pay up to €100 million for Bayern midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic, 22, last summer. City's interest first emerged in early September through Bild and SPORT1, and the new report reveals more about how it unfolded. 📞 According to Sky, City's interest began in March, driven by sporting director Hugo Viana. Talks became more concrete after the World Cup, and Bayern were aware of City's interest. 🥇 Internally, City discussed Pavlovic before Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez. After Pavlovic turned them down, City changed course and signed both, spending €145 million on Fernandez according to Bulinews. 🏠 Pavlovic had no wish to leave, saying: "I'm Bavarian, I'm from Munich and I want to stay at FC Bayern." Bayern regard him as a key part of their long-term midfield plans. 📊 By the numbers • City's ceiling: up to €100 million • Bayern contract: until 2029 • Bayern record: 106 games, 8 goals, 7 assists • Fernandez fee (per Bulinews): €145 million 🔭 Why it matters Turning down a €100m move shows Pavlovic's loyalty once again. With Olise and Kane contract talks also under way, Bayern have kept a cornerstone of their midfield. Bayern resume their league campaign away at Augsburg on 10 October.