Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl has confirmed Kingsley Coman will not leave the club this summer.
The likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona had been linked with Coman before the transfer window closed, while clubs from Saudi Arabia, where the window remains open, are known to be keen on the France international.
Despite the increase in competition for minutes following the arrival of Michael Olise, Coman is reported to have confirmed his desire to remain with Bayern shortly before the Bundesliga window shut on Friday.
“King is staying with us,” Eberl revealed on Sunday. “It’s good to have an international break straight after the transfer window. It’s fun to build a squad.
“You discuss many things, what’s doable. Planning a squad is a puzzle of people with feelings. It’s like an orchestra. You build a group with which you try to achieve your goals.”
Also facing an uncertain future at Bayern is veteran forward Thomas Muller. The 34-year-old has not started a Bundesliga game so far under new boss Vincent Kompany but came off the bench to score in the 2-0 win over Freiburg.
“Only the body ages,” Muller said. “I fight against that.
“I feel good physically. Accordingly, there doesn’t need to be an end in sight for me. Let’s just take it easy. It’s not about me personally, it’s not about any contract periods. It’s simple.
“I’m just trying to show the coach that I am also a viable option for the starting lineup. We are at the beginning of the season, for which I absolutely have a contract.”
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