Real Madrid have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of Alphonso Davies after Bayern Munich made a fresh and ‘superior’ contract offer to the left-back.
Real Madrid, like they have done several times this season, once again overcame a one-goal behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Las Palmas at Estadio Gran Canaria.
Davies has been strongly associated with a transfer to Madrid for a significant portion of the current season, since his existing contract is scheduled to end in 2025.
The Canadian player has not yet signed a new deal at the Allianz Arena, leading to ongoing transfer rumors. However, this situation may soon be resolved.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Madrid has shown interest in acquiring Davies, but he has received a more financially rewarding offer from Bayern. If Real Madrid does not increase their offer, it is anticipated that he will stay in Bavaria.
Davies is among the five key Bayern players whose contracts expire in 2025, with Leroy Sane, Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer, and Joshua Kimmich, who are all up for renewal.
There is increasing concern over the future of manager Thomas Tuchel at Bayern, since they are still behind Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga standings and the team’s performances have been declining, despite the signing of Harry Kane and his impressive exploits.
Bayern Munich have actively pursued the acquisition of new defensive players in the winter transfer period, successfully securing the signing of Eric Dier from Tottenham Hotspur. In addition, they are close to finalizing the acquisition of Sacha Boey from Galatasaray, after negotiations for Kieran Trippier from Newcastle United and Nordi Mukiele from Paris Saint-Germain could not reach a satisfactory agreement.
Meanwhile, Madrid seems poised to compete against Girona for the La Liga championship this season, while traditional rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are much behind in the standings.
Following an early setback in the second half from their opponents, Real Madrid launched a determined comeback as Vinicius Jr. netted the equalizing goal little over an hour into the match.
Aurelien Tchouameni, who is now enjoying his 24th birthday, secured the victory for Carlo Ancelotti’s team in the 84th minute.
The post-game interviewee commended Las Palmas for their ability to provide a formidable challenge to Real Madrid throughout the encounter.
“We had an excellent performance in our match against a formidable opponent, Las Palmas, who possesses exceptional ball-playing abilities.” “Vini’s goal was equally significant for the team,” said Tchouameni.
Recently, Real Madrid has been consistently scoring goals from corner kicks and set-pieces. Today, Tchouameni continued this trend by scoring a goal with a header off Toni Kroos’ corner kick. When questioned about it, the midfielder responded:
“It is a highly significant aspect of our game.” We diligently devote our efforts to it on a daily basis, particularly before to each game, since it has great significance for us in terms of aiding our success in winning matches.
Tchouameni was substituted by manager Ancelotti today, as Eduardo Camavinga was selected over him for the defensive midfield role. Regarding the struggle for positions in the team, the player who secured victory in the match stated:
“Consistently, there are occasions when Edu plays and occasions when I play, however, the utmost priority is to exert maximum effort on the field.” I am content with Edu’s performance in the game. He is my sibling. However, it is important to acknowledge that opportunities are available to all of us, and we must exert maximum effort when they arise.
“While it may not be feasible to consistently deliver exceptional performances, it is certainly within our capacity to consistently exert maximum effort.” We will strive with this exceptional team to secure victory in the league.
In the previous week, opponents have raised charges that referees exhibit bias against Real Madrid. Barcelona president Joan Laporta expressed his belief that La Liga had been compromised due to this issue.
When questioned about his stance on the remarks, Tchouameni responded: “We are indifferent to their opinions.” Referees, being human, are prone to errors, which may either work in our favor or against us. We are now doing exceptionally and want to maintain this level of success till the conclusion. We are indifferent to external occurrences.
Tchouameni faced scrutiny after Real Madrid’s loss to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey, as he was responsible for an error that resulted in Antoine Griezmann’s goal during extra time.
Although acknowledging the possibility of improvement, the Frenchman emphasized that his dedication and mindset are without reproach, stating:
“Although I acknowledge that I could have performed better in the cup goal, I am determined to maintain confidence in my mental fortitude and not allow any doubts to arise among others.” Despite my ailment, I persevered and played till the finish of our match versus Barcelona. Criticism is a possibility at Real Madrid, but it does not have any significant impact. I always express that playing for this team is a cherished aspiration.
Recently, Tchouameni has been compelled to play as a central defender because of injuries in the defensive unit. When questioned about his preferred position, he responded:
“I have a preference, but I am willing to assist regardless.” While my preferred position is midfielder, I am willing to put up maximum effort if required to play as a centre-back. Dedication is of utmost importance to me. Adapting to the position of centre-back has unique challenges, nevertheless, the crucial aspect is to continuously acquire knowledge and skills.
Regarding the La Liga title battle, he further commented: “In addition to Girona, there are other strong contenders such as Barcelona, Atlético, and Athletic…” However, as always, our well-being remains the utmost priority. “If we achieve victory in all our remaining matches, we will secure the championship title.”
