BAYERN MUNICH are expected to reject the opportunity to trigger Joao Cancelo’s £61.5million buy out clause at the end of the season, according to reports.
Cancelo, 28, joined the club on a six-month loan in January after falling out of favour at Manchester City.
But he reportedly grew frustrated after just a few weeks in Germany.
The Portugal star has started four Bundesliga matches since joining Bayern and he is understood to be hungry for more game time.
However, it is unlikely he will get that at the Allianz Arena in future as Bayern Munich are unwilling to extend his stay.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Bayern board will meet with new manager Thomas Tuchel next month to discuss Cancelo’s future.
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But the club will not trigger his £61.5m buy out clause.
Instead, if they did make a late decision to keep the defender, they would have to negotiate directly with Man City.
La Liga giants Barcelona have already expressed an interest in signing Cancelo this summer.
Xavi has reportedly made the Portugal star his priority target as he looks to build on this season’s success.
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And City are willing to sanction another loan if the price is right.
The Sky Blues are demanding a fee of at least £17.5m to allow Cancelo to leave on loan again.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
