FC Bayern's first offer to Pierre Kalulu failed. But now Hasan Salihamidzic is planning another one for the youngster from Olympique Lyon.
- The FC Bayern * tinkering despite the corona crisis busily squad for the future
- Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic recently announced two promising transfers
- With a first offer for Pierre Kalulu * the Bavarians are said to have flashed off
Munich - It has been more than six weeks since FC Bayern played a competitive game. That was in early March when they defeated FC Augsburg 2-0. Then came Corona and the Bundesliga temporarily stopped playing.
An end to the lockdown is now in sight and league operations could start again soon. There is no fixed date yet, but from the end of May it seems realistic * that the 2019/20 season * will still be played to the end.
Despite the uncertain future, FC Bayern have to shape their squad for the future *. With Thomas Müller and trainer Hansi Flick * , long-term cooperation has already been fixed in this regard. With Manuel Neuer * , David Alaba or Thiago , the whole thing is still going on.
However, you also look for reinforcements externally. So the record champions * should agree with RB central defender Dayot Upamecano. But the 21-year-old could not be the only Frenchman who will soon find his way to Säbener Straße . FCB sports director Hasan Salihamidzic Pierre Kalulu allegedly recently submitted an offer, which, according to RMC Sport , is said to have declined.
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Kalulu currently plays for the second team of Olympique Lyon , is 19 years old and a French U20 international. His contract with OL expires in the summer, which makes him particularly interesting for Bayern. However, the defender of the record champions is initially intended for amateurs and is supposed to collect game practice in the 3rd division, but may train with the professionals.
But what can this unknown French jewel do? Above all, Kalulu impresses with its physique and variability. He can be used in defense as a full-back and central defender and the style of play is compared to none other than France legend Lilian Thuram .
@AlphonsoDavies about his retraining as a left-back: "I am proud of my development. With @David_Alaba I have a world-class left-back here from which I can learn a lot." # FCBayern #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/fpxhTLF8On
- FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayern) April 28, 2020Sport1 meanwhile reports that Salihamidzic has already met with the Kalulu consultant in Munich. After the first cancellation, the talks would currently be on hold, but should be resumed in the coming weeks. Kalulus advantage: He already speaks a little German and would expand the French connection in Munich . Benjamin Pavard , Lucas Hernandez , Corentin Tolisso * , Michael Cuisance and Kingsley Coman are currently five stars from the country of the 2018 world champion.
Bayern looking for a right-back - will it be Kalulu?
It is clear that FC Bayern is looking for a new right-back. Real loan Alvaro Odriozola is definitely not committed, the transfer of Sergino Dest from Ajax Amsterdam * is difficult.
And giving the model to a talented youngster in the second team so that he can develop has been a good experience on Säbener Straße in the recent past. It is not for nothing that Alphonso Davies' contract was extended prematurely until 2025.
But FC Bayern is not only interested in talent. The top star addressed by Salihamdzic is said to be Juve star Paulo Dybala. Or is the record master planning a spectacular return campaign by Lukas Podolski?
Pep Guardiola could soon have a former Bayern star as an assistant coach.
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