Kingsley Coman Set to Join Al-Nassr in €30 Million Transfer as Bayern Munich Looks to Restructure Squad and Cut Wage Bill
After months—if not years—of speculation, it appears that Kingsley Coman’s time at Bayern Munich is drawing to a close. The French international winger, who has long been linked with a potential move away from the Bundesliga giants, is now reportedly on the verge of finalizing a high-profile transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. The deal, according to multiple credible sources including transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, is now only a matter of time.
The initial interest from Al-Nassr surfaced again last week, but over the past few days, talks have accelerated rapidly. Reports from German media outlets now suggest that Bayern Munich and Al-Nassr have reached an agreement on a transfer fee, which is believed to be in the region of €30 million, including performance-based bonuses.
Kingsley Coman proposed contract with Al-Nassr
Coman is expected to sign a three-year contract with Al-Nassr, with an annual salary estimated between €20 and €25 million—a substantial pay rise that would place him among the top earners in the Saudi Pro League. If the deal is completed as expected, it would also place Coman among Bayern Munich’s top ten most expensive departures in the club’s history.
This potential move would mark the end of a long-running transfer saga that has trailed Coman for over a year. Back in the summer of 2024, Coman had already attracted interest from another Saudi powerhouse, Al-Hilal, but chose to remain in Germany at the time. Over the 2024/25 season, he managed to contribute nine goals and six assists in 45 matches across all competitions. However, injury setbacks once again plagued his campaign, as he averaged only 46 minutes per game—a stat that likely contributed to his market value dropping from €50 million to €30 million.
As early as spring 2025, rumors reignited about Coman’s possible departure. Bayern, eager to avoid another summer of uncertainty, decided to lower their initial asking price from the previous year’s €70 million to a more realistic range of €30–40 million to facilitate a deal.
Speaking during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States earlier this summer, Coman had insisted he was happy at the club, stating, “I said I would like to stay. My contract runs for two more years. In football, the rule is that if you’re under contract and happy, you stay.” He also praised his relationship with Bayern’s newly appointed head coach, Vincent Kompany, who had publicly expressed his reliance on the winger. “Kingsley always plays an important role in my squad,” Kompany noted.
Bayern Munich’s Motives
Given such sentiments, the club’s eagerness to sell Coman may appear puzzling. However, financial motivations lie at the heart of the decision. Coman is believed to be earning €17–18 million per year, placing him among the top earners at Bayern. Sporting director Max Eberl has been tasked with reducing the club’s inflated wage structure—a legacy issue from the tenure of former executives Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic.
The club’s wage crisis already forced Eberl’s hand earlier in the summer, with Leroy Sané allowed to leave on a free transfer to Galatasaray despite his value, simply due to his high salary. The roots of the wage inflation trace back to Bayern’s capture of Sané in 2020, which set off a ripple effect in player contracts.
In terms of squad depth, Coman’s departure leaves Bayern short on the left wing. The club recently signed Luis Díaz from Liverpool in a €70 million deal, and Serge Gnabry remains another option. However, Kompany has indicated plans to use Gnabry as a rotational striker, especially given the need for reliable cover for Harry Kane, who has had injury concerns in the past. Adding to Bayern’s woes, star playmaker Jamal Musiala is expected to miss the first half of the season due to an injury sustained during the Club World Cup.
In response, the club has tested promising young players such as Lennart Karl (17) and Wisdom Mike (16) during preseason. While both have shown flashes of potential, relying on teenagers to fill the void left by a player of Coman’s caliber is a risky gamble. As such, Bayern are now exploring a renewed push to sign Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade, who will face Bayern in the upcoming Franz-Beckenbauer Cup this Saturday.
What is Kingsley Coman Signing to Al-Nassr
Meanwhile, at Al-Nassr, the transfer is part of a broader strategy to build a title-winning squad under new head coach Jorge Jesus. Despite signing Cristiano Ronaldo in January 2023, the Saudi side has yet to capture a major trophy. That could change soon, as Al-Nassr have already secured João Félix from Chelsea for €30 million and are finalizing a deal for center-back Iñigo Martínez, who will join on a free transfer from Barcelona.
Coman will be reunited at Al-Nassr with former Bayern teammate Sadio Mané, who also made the move from Munich to Riyadh in 2023 in a similar €30 million deal. Like Coman, Mané was a high earner and had struggled to settle at Bayern. His departure allowed the German club to reduce its spending—much like Coman’s transfer is expected to do.
If finalized, the move will not only bring closure to Coman’s long-anticipated exit but also reshape the attacking dynamic of both Bayern Munich and Al-Nassr. The Frenchman now prepares to begin a new chapter in Saudi Arabia, while Bayern turns its attention to reinforcing a squad that remains in flux.
