On the offensive, the shoe really doesn’t pinch at Germany’s record champions FC Bayern. And yet the top Munich club is associated with an attacker who causes a sensation at PSV Eindhoven together with Mario Götze.
Cody Gakpo is one of PSV Eindhoven’s big hopes. The 22-year-old comes from the city in the south of the Netherlands and worked through the youth departments of PSV before his professional debut. In the meantime, Gakpo can even describe himself as a four-time A national player for Elftal.
It is understandable that many a PSV fan jumped in the air in January when the club announced the extension of their contract until 2026. The news came amid mounting rumors that Gakpo might be making his next career move abroad.
How should Cody Gakpo fit in with FC Bayern?
But staying with PSV in the medium to long term does not seem so clear. “The AthleticAccording to the new employment contract, there is no exit clause. Nevertheless, all parties have apparently agreed that PSV will examine and cooperate with all offers that appear lucrative next summer.
Last but not least, this agreement is said to have brought FC Bayern to the scene, which according to the report is one of four interested parties for Gakpo alongside Arsenal FC, Liverpool FC and FC Barcelona.
At first glance, a transfer to FC Bayern next summer should be unnecessary, as the offensive of the team coached by Julian Nagelsmann is excellently equipped.
On the wings, i.e. Gakpo’s parade position, there are several top players in Leroy Sané, Kingsley Coman, Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry.
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However, “The Athletic” suspects that Gakpo could become an issue again in Munich if national player Gnabry were to say goodbye.
Its working paper is only valid until 2023. Most recently, Nagelsmann made it unmistakably clear that he “wouldn’t wish for anything more” than a long-term collaboration with the winger.
According to the report, the equivalent of around 40 million euros should be called for Gakpo. The right footer has scored 16 competitive goals for PSV so far.