Right-back veteran
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.
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There have not yet been any specific negotiations, as the “Bild” wrote in the evening with reference to its own information. According to the newspaper, a Walkers transfer would be part of one of several conceivable scenarios for Munich. Should right-footed Walker come as a conceivable substitute in the event of Benjamin Pavard (27) moving to the record champions, Villarreal’s left-footed Pau Torres (26) would also be more likely to be brought 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 the triple winner Xabi Alonso at the time, who helps with his experience to organize the game.” Join the discussion now!
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