Mané before the premiere of the competitive game
FC Bayern is still toying with the idea of signing a direct successor to Robert Lewandowski (33), who has moved to FC Barcelona. “We already have options, but we will continue to keep our eyes open to see if anything is happening on the transfer market that hasn’t happened yet, or if something unforeseen is happening,” said coach Julian Nagelsmann on Friday in Munich before the Supercup duel with RB Leipzig .
The Munich team are now planning the departure of Lewandowski with an adapted style of play to absorb newcomer Sadio Mané (30). Talent Mathys Tel (17), who came from Stade Rennes for 20 million euros (plus 8.5 million euros in bonuses), should mature behind him, but also get assignments. “There are different models,” stressed Nagelsmann, who also pointed out that the transfer would end in four weeks.
It has already been taken into account that you will not get a one-to-one replacement for Lewandowski. “It’s not like we’re all lying there disappointed and saying we haven’t found anyone,” said the coach. There was speculation again and again about Harry Kane (29) from Tottenham Hotspur. This could potentially become a bigger issue next year, although the commitment would mean a big investment. Meanwhile, in the TM rumor mill, players like Sasa Kalajdzic (25) and Raúl de Tomás (27) are associated with FC Bayern.
FC Bayern’s star purchase Sadio Mané before his competitive debut in the Supercup
Mané, who has been signed for EUR 32 million (plus EUR 9 million in bonuses), can look forward to his first competitive appearance for Bayern Munich against Leipzig. “Sadio has the best chance of playing from the start,” Nagelsmann said of his five newcomers. Mané has only been used in the test in Washington against DC United and was also a goalscorer in the 6-2 win. He missed the 1-0 draw against Manchester City after being named “African Footballer of the Year”. “You can tell he’s a full professional. You can tell how he builds up the tension, how active he is in training, how he coaches. I’m sure he’ll play a very good game,” said Nagelsmann, who is starting his second season with Bayern Munich.
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He does not feel influenced in his work by the increased expectations after his club’s major transfers. “I don’t even know what everyone is warning me about, it has certain apocalyptic features, a wild storm is brewing,” Nagelsmann said in amazement. “I always put pressure on myself because I want to be successful myself,” said the coach, who after his first season has an average of 2.26 points from 43 games and celebrated title wins in the Supercup and the Bundesliga. Now he feels “a lot of joy” to work with the new team.
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