According to Falk, editor-in-chief of Photograph, Manchester City intends to be Bayern midfielder Pavlovic as Rodri's successor.
Falke: Manchester City are considering using Pavlovic as Rodri's successor because he performed very well at Bayern. His annual salary at Bayern can reach up to 8 million euros. But Manchester City can offer higher salaries.
Falke: Manchester City's current tactical system is not much different from when they signed Rodri. Bayern also competed for Rodri at that time, but when Manchester City took action, it was difficult for Bayern to compete. Now, if City are looking for a successor, they see the same traits in Pavlovic again, which is very difficult for Bayern, because Pavlovic is a local and a Bayern youth training player.
Falk: Pavlovic has performed well, but has not yet reached a level that is crucial to both Bayern and Germany, and Bayern must realize that he needs to be given a new contract to keep him in the Bundesliga.
Pavlovic is 21 years old. He has made 11 appearances for Bayern this season, contributing one goal, and is worth 55 million euros. His contract with Bayern will be in 2029.
