Actually, the signs between FC Bayern and Malik Tillman were already on separation. After a strong loan year in the jersey of Rangers from Glasgow, a transfer of the attacking midfielder was meanwhile considered a formality. But now the Scots are said to have started to ponder.
Although Malik Tillman is undoubtedly a reinforcement for Rangers this season and both club and player can be more than happy with the status quo, a permanent transfer of the Bayern loanee is now in the balance again.
As the Scottish newspaper “The Herald” reports, the Rangers could ultimately decide against buying the 20-year-old. The contractually agreed purchase option is “only” around 5.5 million euros. However, there have been so many construction sites in Glasgow over the course of the season that the team will have to be strengthened in several positions in the summer. This could end up missing the money for a Tillman deal.
Tillman is expected back at Bayern
It is now expected that the player will return to FC Bayern for the pre-season and get a chance to assert himself against the other Munich stars, it is said.
With the record champions, they are said to have taken note of the development of the native of Nuremberg in recent months with benevolence. Whether Tillman can prevail against the well-known competition is another matter. The “Herald” therefore speculates that the door could open for other interested clubs.
FC Bayern would have reportedly liked to sell Tillman to Rangers. The “footballinsider” portal reported in February that the record champions had given the green light for a transfer. A buyback clause was also discussed at the time, which would have enabled the German record champions to bring the attacking midfielder back if necessary. This return is now sooner than expected.