Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge is “cautiously optimistic” that David Alaba will sign a contract extension with the Bundesliga champions.
Versatile defender Alaba has less than a year remaining on his existing deal at the Allianz Arena but, according to reports, the club are unwilling to meet his demand for a €20million annual salary.
Hansi Flick has expressed his hope that the Austria international will finish his career at Bayern, who are gearing up for a Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona in Lisbon on Friday.
Alaba is expected to re-enter negotiations with the Bavarian giants once their European campaign is over and Rummenigge believes an agreement will be reached.
“With Alaba, I am cautiously optimistic we will find a solution,” Rummenigge told the media on Tuesday.
Bayern look set to lose Thiago Alcantara, however, with the midfielder having informed the club of his desire to leave.
Thiago has a contract until the end of…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
