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'The door is still open a crack' - Rummenigge says Alaba can sign new deal at Bayern

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has insisted the door is ajar for David Alaba to remain at Bayern Munich.

Alaba’s future at the Allianz Arena was thrust into the spotlight last weekend when Bayern revealed they had withdrawn their latest contract offer to the Austria international and would not be returning to the table.

The defender expressed surprise with Bayern’s decision and it threatened to result in an acrimonious parting of ways when his agreement ends at the conclusion of the season.

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However, positive noises have been coming out of both camps and Rummenigge - who is the chairman of the club’s executive board - says common ground can still be found.