Kingsley Coman completes Saudi move to Al Nassr from Bayern Munich: Reports
At Bayern, Coman's role diminished last season, particularly after Luis Daz's arrival from Liverpool. With his contract running until 2027 and significant wages on the books, the transfer gives Bayern room to restructure their squad while giving Coman a fresh start in a more prominent role.Coman leaves Munich with a glittering record — 339 games, 72 goals, nine Bundesliga titles, three German Cups, six Super Cups, and the 2020 Champions League, where he scored the decisive goal in the final against former club Paris Saint-Germain. Having also lifted league titles with PSG and Juventus, he has won a domestic league in every season of his professional career. Now, his next challenge will be bringing that same winning touch to Saudi Arabia.- Ends
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