Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic rejected Manchester City this summer. The 22-year-old said no despite City’s strong interest. Journalist Florian Plettenberg reported the story. City had been pushing to sign Pavlovic since March. They were prepared to pay up to 100 million euros. Bayern were informed of City’s plans. Pavlovic felt honoured by the interest. But he decided to stay at his boyhood club. No negotiations with Bayern took place. City wanted Pavlovic as part of a huge midfield overhaul. Enzo Maresca took over as head coach after Pep Guardiola. City spent 450 million pounds on new signings in the window. They signed Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi. Pavlovic has been at Bayern since 2011. He joined the academy at age seven. He made his senior debut in 2023. He has made 106 appearances for the club. He has scored 12 goals. New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp has made him a key player. Pavlovic started the 2-0 win over Serbia last week. He also played in the draw against Greece. Klopp praised him after the match. Pavlovic’s Bayern contract runs until 2029.