Just a few days ago, Benjamin Pavard publicly toyed with the idea of leaving Bayern Munich. According to the Spanish sports newspaper “Sports” the defender called FC Barcelona on the scene. A change could therefore come about in winter. But there is a catch.
The announcement made by Benjamin Pavard towards FC Bayern was unmistakable. “I’m not against discovering a new project. Maybe now is the time. Why not discover a new country, a new culture?” revealed the defender in an interview with the French sports newspaper “L’Équipe” a few days ago. .
The sports project must be interesting, he puts the sporting issue above everything, Pavard said.
With these public statements, the French World Cup driver has apparently aroused the interest of FC Barcelona. According to the Spanish sports newspaper “Sport”, the Catalans are currently exploring the market for a right-back who could come as early as winter.
“Sport”: Bayern star Benjamin Pavard would like to come to FC Barcelona
Pavard, whose contract in Munich runs until 2024, would very much like to come – and Barca have Pavard on the screen due to his willingness to leave Germany, wrote “Sport” specifically.
At Bayern, Pavard, who was mostly seeded in recent seasons, often only came off the bench in the current round. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann often used him as a right-back. Pavard has said several times in the past that he actually feels more comfortable in the center of defence.
So it remains to be seen whether Pavard is really an option for FC Barcelona’s search for a permanent solution for the right-back position. Especially since Chelsea and Real Madrid are also interested in Pavard.
In addition to Pavard, according to “Sport”, Diogo Dalot from Manchester United and Juan Foyth from Villarreal FC are also candidates for FC Barcelona. In addition, Barca should observe Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong and Torino’s Wilfried Singo. However, the fact that the Dutchman is more in the midfield should speak against a Frimpong transfer. Frimpong’s market value of just under €25m could also prove too high for Barca.