In terms of sport, things are not going as well as usual for FC Bayern in the Bundesliga this season and there are also some question marks with the German record champions in terms of personnel.
Which stars could leave FC Bayern in the summer? sport.de gives an overview of the hottest rumors and the latest developments.
Pavard’s future has occupied FC Bayern for months. Last fall, the 26-year-old publicly toyed with saying goodbye to Munich. At the beginning of March, the Frenchman then rowed back. “I never said I wanted to go,” Pavard clarified to “Sport1”.
Although the 2018 world champion feels “very comfortable” at Bayern, the two parties have not yet extended the contract, which expires in 2024.
According to “Sport Bild” there was a secret meeting between Munich and Pavard’s advisor Joseph Mohan in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Paris Saint-Germain (2-0). A breakthrough is said to have failed.
Should the central defender decide against staying on the Isar, FC Bayern would probably make money on him in the summer. There are enough interested parties with Inter Milan, Chelsea FC and especially FC Barcelona.
The right-back has developed from a celebrated transfer coup to a problem child at FC Bayern within a few weeks.
Cancelo, who is on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season, has only been able to impress sporadically in his nine appearances for the record champions. In addition, the 28-year-old has to duel with home-grown child Josip Stanisic for a place on the right-hand side of defence.
“Joao will still be important for us, he can do everything,” said sports director Hasan Salihamidzic in an interview with “Sport Bild”. It is almost impossible for FC Bayern to pull the rumored purchase option of 70 million euros.
According to “kicker”, the future of the Portuguese will only be clarified in the summer. But there are already rumors that Cancelo could continue his career at Real Madrid or FC Barcelona instead of in Munich.
Only last summer did FC Bayern extend the contract with Gnabry until 2026. Nevertheless, a farewell to the national player at the end of the season should not be ruled out.
“If Gnabry or Sané are considered for a possible exit, according to our information the trend is clearly towards Gnabry,” revealed “Sky” reporter Florian Plettenberg recently. “We’re still too early, we’re still only in March, both are also playing for their future, but Gnabry is not entirely averse to a change,” the journalist explained.
Gnabry has played 23 goals in 36 competitive games this season. In the past few weeks, the 27-year-old has only played as a joker under Nagelsmann.
Among other things, the right winger was associated with his former club Arsenal. However, the personnel is probably not really hot at the moment.
Sommer has secured his regular place until the end of the season. The winter newcomer to FC Bayern then faces tough competition from Manuel Neuer.
Could there be a separation again in the summer? “I can’t answer that. I want to influence things in the here and now,” the goalkeeper replied to “Sport Bild” on this question.
The fact is: The 34-year-old still has a working paper at Bayern Munich until 2025. “It was never an option for me to only sign until summer,” the Swiss clarified.
“I really wanted to go to Bayern Munich. We’ll see about everything else,” Sommer left his future at Säbener Straße open.
The Dutchman is put to a real test of patience at FC Bayern. The central midfielder was only allowed to play 684 competitive minutes after moving from Ajax Amsterdam to Munich.
There has long been speculation about a premature farewell to Gravenberch. Liverpool FC is repeatedly mentioned as an interested party. According to “Bild” football boss Christian Falk, the 20-year-old wants to bite through at Bayern.
It shouldn’t get any easier for Gravenberch under Nagelsmann. Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka are placed in midfield. Konrad Laimer from RB Leipzig should come in the summer.
With Blind, the signs are clearly pointing to farewell. According to “Sky”, his half-year contract, which is already expiring in the summer, will in all likelihood not be extended.
To date, the 33-year-old veteran has clocked up just 157 minutes in a Bayern jersey. After the season, his guest appearance in Munich should end again.
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