The speculation about Benjamin Pavard from FC Bayern does not stop. The defender is considered a departure candidate in Munich. Allegedly, the Frenchman has even been offered at top clubs.
FC Bayern has hit the transfer market hard, and the Bundesliga club could still make a few sales in the coming weeks. There are currently many rumors about Benjamin Pavard. After all, the sporting situation is difficult for the 26-year-old.
Because Pavard had actually hoped for a place in central defense. The problem: newcomer Matthijs de Ligt is scheduled for this position. And the 2018 world champion also has to face an additional competitor on right-back in Noussair Mazraoui.
Thus, Pavard’s departure seems possible. Noisy “sports1“The defender was only recently offered to Manchester United and Chelsea. The former Stuttgarter is “not an issue at the moment” for the English record champions,” they say. Chelsea, on the other hand, think Pavard is “an interesting option”.
On Friday, “Bild” reported that the Frenchman could well imagine moving to the Londoners. However, Leicester City’s Wesley Fofana is said to be the favorite for the vacancy in central defence.
FC Bayern will probably bring Pavard into the conversation at other clubs
According to “Sport1”, FC Bayern Pavard “actively talked to other clubs in June”. Atlético Madrid is said to have been among these clubs. However, the Spanish first division club apparently “thankfully declined”.
Munich’s head coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasized during the trip to the USA that he “would be happy” if Pavard stayed at Säbener Strasse beyond the summer. “We’ll see what happens,” said the 35-year-old. The defender is tied to Bayern Munich until 2024.