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Coman Says Part of Bayern Wanted Him Gone, Citing Finances in Exit to Al‑Nassr

He frames the summer move as a bid for consistent minutes after sensing mixed signals from the hierarchy.

Overview

  • In a new L’Équipe interview, Kingsley Coman says Bayern told him the club was open to a departure because of its financial situation.
  • He adds he felt support from the coach and fans but not from everyone in leadership, highlighting internal disagreement over his future.
  • The 29-year-old completed an August switch to Al‑Nassr on a long-term deal, with reports putting the fee in the €25–35 million range.
  • Coman reports significantly increased playing time in Riyadh and has produced multiple goals and assists across nine appearances.
  • France coach Didier Deschamps has recalled Coman for this week’s World Cup qualifiers despite his move outside Europe.