<b>Squad considerations at FC Bayern: What about the 2021 expirees?</b>
The novel coronavirus has brought all sport to a halt, but the expiration date of players’ contracts shows itself unimpressed. Although Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has put all transfer efforts on hold for the time being, the club still has to make the consideration whose contracts they want to extend beyond their current durations. We take a look at the most important decisions.Leroy Sané and Kai Havertz are two of the names that keep coming up around FC Bayern when it comes to possible summer transfers. However, CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has made it clear meanwhile that transfers are put on hold for the time being. Instead, he said, the first priority should be to extend the contracts of the club’s key players.Manuel Neuer, Jérôme Boateng, Sven Ulreich, Javi Martínez, Thomas Müller, David Alaba, Thiago Alcántara, Ron-Thorben Hoffmann – this is the list of the players whose contracts are due to expire in 2021, i.e. in the summer of next year. We analyse which of these players FC Bayern could part with, and who should definitely continue to be part of the squad.<a href="#goalkeeper-situation-obvious"></a>Goalkeeper situation obvious?Sven Ulreich’s time at FC Bayern seems to come to an end. Although there have not been any final statements made in this regard yet, it is hard to imagine that the 31-year-old will have the desire to compete with newcomer Alexander Nübel for the role of second goalkeeper behind Manuel Neuer. Only if the negotiations with Neuer should unexpectedly fail, it could be a serious possibility that he stays.Ron-Thorben Hoffmann, however, could very well stay with FC Bayern. He could become the number one goalkeeper of the Bayern reserves if Christian Früchtl is sent out on loan. Miasanrot has learned from a source familiar with the issue that the decision to loan out Früchtl has already been taken some time ago with FC Augsburg suggested as a possible destination. If there is no better alternative for Hoffmann than the 3. Liga, which seems likely at present, he will probably stay.Without a doubt, the most important case is that of Neuer himself. In recent months, the Germany and Bayern number one has proven that he is still able to perform at world-class level. But he was not happy with the signing of Nübel. Perhaps to soothe him, Oliver Kahn in a conversation with <em>SportBild</em> recently clarified the pecking order once again: “In Alexander Nübel, we have a highly talented goalkeeper who has the opportunity to develop and learn behind Manuel Neuer.”With this kind of appreciation and a corresponding contract offer, Neuerer’s extension should be closed in the coming weeks. Reports suggesting that the 34-year-old might join Chelsea at the end of the season are likely part of the typical poker game of contract negotiations.My assessment: Sven Ulreich will leave the club, Manuel Neuer will extend his contract long-term, and Ron-Thorben Hoffmann will become the reserves’ number one goalkeeper.<a href="#what-will-happen-with-jerome-boateng-and-javi-martinez"></a>What will happen with Jérôme Boateng and Javi Martínez?There is no question that Jérôme Boateng and Javi Martínez have been long-standing members in excellent standing at Bayern. But it is also beyond question that their performance has declined in recent years. A change of club by Boateng has already been mooted numerous times in the past. Despite his bounce in performance under Hansi Flick, it seems likely that he will soon part ways with Bayern. His departure in the summer would be the last chance for the club to generate a transfer fee, and Boateng will most likely not get the amount of game time he desires in the face of such competition as Niklas Süle, Lucas Hernández, Benjamin Pavard, and David Alaba. It is not inconceivable that he will stay, but a switch might just be the best solution for everyone.Generally speaking, the situation is similar with Javi Martínez. Flick usually draws…
The novel coronavirus has brought all sport to a halt, but the expiration date of players’ contracts shows itself unimpressed. Although Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has put all transfer efforts on hold for the time being, the club still has to make the consideration whose contracts they want to extend beyond their current durations. We take a look at the most important decisions.Leroy Sané and Kai Havertz are two of the names that keep coming up around FC Bayern when it comes to possible summer transfers. However, CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has made it clear meanwhile that transfers are put on hold for the time being. Instead, he said, the first priority should be to extend the contracts of the club’s key players.Manuel Neuer, Jérôme Boateng, Sven Ulreich, Javi Martínez, Thomas Müller, David Alaba, Thiago Alcántara, Ron-Thorben Hoffmann – this is the list of the players whose contracts are due to expire in 2021, i.e. in the summer of next year. We analyse which of these players FC Bayern could part with, and who should definitely continue to be part of the squad.<a href="#goalkeeper-situation-obvious"></a>Goalkeeper situation obvious?Sven Ulreich’s time at FC Bayern seems to come to an end. Although there have not been any final statements made in this regard yet, it is hard to imagine that the 31-year-old will have the desire to compete with newcomer Alexander Nübel for the role of second goalkeeper behind Manuel Neuer. Only if the negotiations with Neuer should unexpectedly fail, it could be a serious possibility that he stays.Ron-Thorben Hoffmann, however, could very well stay with FC Bayern. He could become the number one goalkeeper of the Bayern reserves if Christian Früchtl is sent out on loan. Miasanrot has learned from a source familiar with the issue that the decision to loan out Früchtl has already been taken some time ago with FC Augsburg suggested as a possible destination. If there is no better alternative for Hoffmann than the 3. Liga, which seems likely at present, he will probably stay.Without a doubt, the most important case is that of Neuer himself. In recent months, the Germany and Bayern number one has proven that he is still able to perform at world-class level. But he was not happy with the signing of Nübel. Perhaps to soothe him, Oliver Kahn in a conversation with <em>SportBild</em> recently clarified the pecking order once again: “In Alexander Nübel, we have a highly talented goalkeeper who has the opportunity to develop and learn behind Manuel Neuer.”With this kind of appreciation and a corresponding contract offer, Neuerer’s extension should be closed in the coming weeks. Reports suggesting that the 34-year-old might join Chelsea at the end of the season are likely part of the typical poker game of contract negotiations.My assessment: Sven Ulreich will leave the club, Manuel Neuer will extend his contract long-term, and Ron-Thorben Hoffmann will become the reserves’ number one goalkeeper.<a href="#what-will-happen-with-jerome-boateng-and-javi-martinez"></a>What will happen with Jérôme Boateng and Javi Martínez?There is no question that Jérôme Boateng and Javi Martínez have been long-standing members in excellent standing at Bayern. But it is also beyond question that their performance has declined in recent years. A change of club by Boateng has already been mooted numerous times in the past. Despite his bounce in performance under Hansi Flick, it seems likely that he will soon part ways with Bayern. His departure in the summer would be the last chance for the club to generate a transfer fee, and Boateng will most likely not get the amount of game time he desires in the face of such competition as Niklas Süle, Lucas Hernández, Benjamin Pavard, and David Alaba. It is not inconceivable that he will stay, but a switch might just be the best solution for everyone.Generally speaking, the situation is similar with Javi Martínez. Flick usually draws…
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