Pavlović Turns Down Manchester City Despite Reported €100m Interest

Overview

• Recent reports cite Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg saying Aleksandar Pavlović rejected a summer approach from Manchester City even though the club was prepared to pay up to €100 million.
• City’s interest reportedly began in March and became more concrete after the 2026 World Cup, with sources saying no formal negotiations took place between the clubs.
• Pavlović is a Bayern academy product who has passed 100 first-team appearances and is under contract with Bayern until June 2029, making him part of the club’s long-term midfield plans.
• The 22-year-old has become a regular for Germany after making his senior debut in 2024 and appearing at the 2026 World Cup, earning public praise from coach Jürgen Klopp.
• The disclosure that City pursued Pavlović before its summer midfield spending highlights how the transfer market shaped City’s recruitment and may sharpen scrutiny of the club’s transfer strategy and finances.