Right-back to come
This article was first published on June 16 at 6:31 p.m. and has since been updated with more information.
On Friday, several media reported about FC Bayern’s interest in Manchester City’s defensive veteran Kyle Walker. “Sky” information initially said that the Englishman was an internal topic, since it was assumed in Munich that the 33-year-old was available. It was heard from “Sport1” that there had even been initial talks between the German champions and the newly crowned Champions League winner. Coach Thomas Tuchel appeals to Walker as an experienced mentality player. The right-back’s contract is only valid until 2024. According to “The Athletic”, a move to Bayern will happen, although there is still a lot to do.
Update June 18 6:52 p.m.: How “Sky” reporter Florian Plettenberg reported on Sunday evening, a transfer from Walker to FC Bayern is becoming more and more concrete. The negotiations with the “Citizens” are ongoing, it is said. Plus for Munich: Coach Tuchel was able to convince the right-back to move to Säbener Straße. An agreement is still pending, but all parties involved are confident of being able to finalize a deal.
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According to “Bild”, a Walkers transfer would be part of one of several conceivable scenarios for Munich. Should right-footed Walker come as a conceivable replacement in the event of a move from Benjamin Pavard (27) to the record champions, Villarreal’s left-footed player Pau Torres (26) would also be more likely to come in for central defence. In turn, he could replace Lucas Hernández (27) if the Frenchman also leaves.
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“Would be a good alternative for Pavard,” comments TM user “estapadramo” on the rumor in the community with Walker’s advantages of being able to play inside and outside. “Definitely think his form is still good enough. At the same time, it doesn’t cost that much.” In contrast, “Fampf_1893” broods over the usefulness. With a view to his age, Walker would be a short-term solution “in the event of another bloodletting of the defensive. But spend money here if the player then probably no longer has any real sales value at the end of the contract”. However, “droneriot” points out that Tuchel’s idea of Walker would be more “like then triple winner Xabi Alonso, who helps to organize the game with his experience.” Join the discussion now!
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