Codyโ Gakpo Reveals Bayern Munich Interest Before Liverpool Contract Extension
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has โฃdisclosed that he held discussions with Bayern Munichโค prior to committing to a new โฃlong-term contract with the โreds. The โฃ25-year-old โNetherlandsโฃ international confirmed the summer interest from the Bundesliga champions, revealing talks took place before he signed his extended deal at Anfield on September 6, โ2025.
Gakpo’s revelation underscores theโ high regard in which he is held across Europe’s elite clubs,despite a fluctuating firstโฃ season at Liverpool following his January 2023 move from PSV Eindhoven.โ The confirmation of Bayern’s approach โprovides insight into the player’s market value and the club’s proactive efforts โtoโฃ secure a โkey asset for the future. His new contract is expected to keep him at Liverpool through 2029, solidifyingโ his position as a core member ofโ Arne Slot’s squad.
“Ther was interestโข from Bayernโฃ Munich, yes,” Gakpo stated. “We had talks, but ultimately I felt Liverpool was the right place for me.โ I’m vrey happy here and excited about the future.”
The winger’s decision to โrenew with Liverpool comes amidst a period โof transition for the โคclub, following the departure of Jurgen Klopp and the arrival โคofโ new manager โArne Slot. Gakpo’s commitment signals a belief in the club’s continued ambition and his own role in achieving โfuture success. Heโข has made 53 appearances for Liverpool, scoring โ13โค goals and providingโ 7 assists.
