‘One side will lose face' in Bayern-Sane stand-off, says Matthaus
Berlin: Lothar Matthaus believes Bayern Munich have a major dilemma over whether to try to retain Germany winger Leroy Sane. Bayern left the 29-year-old at the bottom of the queue for new contracts, with his deal running out on June 30, but offered him terms to stay until 2028. Sane was expected to sign but then switched agents to well-known tough negotiator Pini Zahavi. Since then, there has been an impasse. 'Bayern have repeatedly emphasized the need to cut salaries. Based on what they've said publicly, Bayern shouldn't offer Sane more money, or they'll lose face. Someone will lose face,' 1990 World Cup winner Matthaus said in his column for Sky on Monday.
'A lot has gone wrong in Bayern's public handling of the situation,' Matthaus judged. 'Football-wise, financially and personally, a separation would be a loss for the club,' Matthäus added. (dpa)
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