Kingsley Coman has angered Bayern Munich after arriving at training in his Mercedes and not the club-sponsored Audi - and it is set to cost him £43,000 as a fine.
Every player is contractually obliged to use the Audi provided to them for 'business meetings' such as training, matches and sponsorship events, according to Bild, placing Coman in breach of the rules.
The 24-year-old winger was spotted being denied entry to the training ground car park by security and he was therefore made to park his personal white Mercedes out on the street.
Audi own 8.33 per cent of the Bavarian club and their sponsorship is said to be worth in the region of £42.8million a year.
As such, only cars made by Audi and the VW group are permitted for players to drive to and from training and a fine of £43,000 is the punishment for those, like Coman, that violate the rule.
This is not the first time Coman has been caught out for driving the wrong car to training.
Last year the Frenchman was pictured turning up to their Sabener Strasse training base in his £174,000 McLaren instead of his club-provided Audi.
Defending his actions on that occasion, Coman told Bild: 'I would like to apologise to the club and Audi for not having come to training in my company car.
'The reason was a damaged wing mirror on my Audi. Still, that was a mistake, of course I can see that.
'As a reparation, I will visit the Audi plant in Ingolstadt for an autograph hour as soon as possible and bring some attention to the employees.'
It is unlikely that Coman will be able to talk his way out of a fine after Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic took a no-nonsense approach to stopping players turning up in their own cars following a number of incidents.
Coman is highly thought of at Bayern and they are keen to extend his contract as he enters the final two years of his current deal at the end of the season.
But if a deal is not reached then the German club may look at cashing in on their forward so not to allow his value to depreciate and Sportsmail revealed last week that Chelsea are keen should he become available.
Coman, despite his young age, is already one of the most decorated footballers in Europe with 23 major titles to his name from his spells with PSG, Juventus and Bayern.
Manchester City and Manchester United are also admirers of the Frenchman and he has previously expressed a desire to one day play in England.
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AHSumon
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The Rich Problems 😅
vacadikmt
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don't blame him
robdklmnos
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man a big world cup winner man drive any vehicle
he can drive whatever he wants in the city of München but he is a player of the club when he goes to training, club photoshoot , etc. so he needs to respect the club's sponsors then. rest of the time he can drive whatever he wants
MiaSanMiaReligion
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damn... sounds like enslavement when playing in Munich 🤦♂️
its just a contract. the clubs gets a lit of money and free cars from audi. you think that messi can be seen wearing nikes in public, while he is under contract with adidas?
Gemaputrabaculu
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i think he did it on purpose,,as an act of 'i need a raise, or else,,,,,,"
fuzzyashrider
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He is rich.. He can have someone bring his other car to him after training.. Whats all the money bayern are paying him for?? lol
to drive what him want lol
SIMSV_
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look suppose him have somewhete to go after training n want to drive his car
He is rich.. He can have someone bring his other car to him after training.. Whats all the money bayern are paying him for?? lol
Tihekmstu
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Does it really matter what car he’s driving like seriously 😂 at least he actually came to training compared to somebody
SIMSV_
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damn... sounds like enslavement when playing in Munich 🤦♂️
Not really.. Just a contract.. You have a choice..
jiwdilnrtu
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At least he showed up..
Good point. Aubameyong was late for the match recently 😂
TrinidadKing
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respect the sponsors I guess
fuzzyashrider
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he is not the boss..He works for someone.. same goes to Ronaldo and Messi..even if they are rich..Still they just prefer one brand..which sponsors them.. Audi is the biggest sponsors of Bayern..so It's compulsory for bayern players to drive the audi..
look suppose him have somewhete to go after training n want to drive his car
Harsh9
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when u rich u do what the rich does
he is not the boss..He works for someone.. same goes to Ronaldo and Messi..even if they are rich..Still they just prefer one brand..which sponsors them.. Audi is the biggest sponsors of Bayern..so It's compulsory for bayern players to drive the audi..
fuzzyashrider
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He is under contract with Bayern Munich..so he needs to act accordingly
when u rich u do what the rich does
Harsh9
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man a big world cup winner man drive any vehicle
He is under contract with Bayern Munich..so he needs to act accordingly
FutbolLeninDaMaster
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damn... sounds like enslavement when playing in Munich 🤦♂️
fuzzyashrider
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He is not a FIFA World Cup winner
youth france world cup
Momadinu
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He is trying to find an excuse to leave Bayern Munich.This is just the beginning of the many wrong things he is about to do so that he can be forced to leave the club.... Wait and see
KativaJames
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man a big world cup winner man drive any vehicle
He is not a FIFA World Cup winner
fuzzyashrider
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man a big world cup winner man drive any vehicle
kibilnsuy
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comment things base on the topic
fuzzyashrider
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sorder2005
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Even if u say I should come to training with a taxi, I will gladly do it... ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
me too😂😂
voualrs
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Even if u say I should come to training with a taxi, I will gladly do it... ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿
MiaSanMiaReligion
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Imagine getting fined for not driving the preferred car
the least the players can do is drive the company car, for the sponsors who give us 40+ mn a year. you already know what happened to ronaldinho
PROMISENUMBERZ
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Bayern is a discipline club we don't tolerate nonsense here!! #we are whom we are
Harsh9
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Imagine getting fined for not driving the preferred car
bcoz those are our sponsors.. If Nike is sponsoring a player..he is supposed to wear only Nike..
Yiuikmnrsu
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At least he showed up..
KativaJames
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That's Bayern Munchen, if he don't he can go back to his French club and play Thomas Mueller and co will continue with their beloved club. Mia San Mia
Mocmnop
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Imagine getting fined for not driving the preferred car