Bayern Munich like to be one step ahead. In the past, the Germans have often completed transfers from the winter transfer window in order to avoid the turmoil of the summer market and above all to overpay players. From there, we understand better why the Bavarians have been embarrassed in recent weeks. Indeed, they have to manage several burning issues internally, the most important of which is that concerning Robert Lewandowski.
Bayern Munich is preparing for all scenarios
At 33, the striker will reach the end of his contract in a year. Tired of waiting for a proposal from his leaders, the Pole gave in to the advances of FC Barcelona, who want to make him their star striker and who offer him a 3-year contract. But Bayern Munich has publicly announced that it does not intend to let go of its player. However, Sports world revealed yesterday that an amount of 40 million euros could convince the people of Munich.
Nevertheless, Sport 1 explains this Thursday that Lewy does not want to make a final decision until his adviser, Pini Zahavi, has met Bayern Munich. Which should happen in the next few days and no later than early May. The German media adds that the position of the Germans is clear: they will not let go of the Pole without having signed a successor of the same standing. Which leaves few options, perhaps the one leading to Haaland.
The Germans want everything to be settled before the end of the season
If ever they do not find a player to their liking, then the leaders of the club, who are preparing for several scenarios, would be ready to go to the end of Lewandowski’s contract, even if he leaves free in 2023. A sacred strategy from the Bavarians who also want to avoid polluting their summer with the transfer window. Sport 1 therefore specifies that in recent days, several discussions have taken place between Julian Nagelsmann and his leaders, namely Oliver Kahn (CEO) and Hasan Salihamidzic (sporting director).
The three men talked about next year and agreed that they wanted to be fixed before the end of the season on free players in 2023 like Lewandowski. But there are also Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller and Serge Gnabry. For the first two cities, the extensions are almost complete. On the other hand, for Gnabry it is total vagueness. To extend, the player wants to be at the heart of the game and above all to have a salary equivalent to those of Leroy Sané and Kingsley Coman, or around 15 million euros. Despite discussions with his club, nothing has really progressed. A departure is therefore not impossible this summer for him as for Lewy, whom Bayern Munich will not let go like that. Barça and the other clubs have been warned!