Javi Martinez to leave Bayern Munich? The rumors of a change persist. Now Martinez spoke about his future.
- In summer there will be changes in the FC Bayern squad * again .
- Javi Martinez is always mentioned on the side of the exits .
- The Munich are said to have already found a replacement for the Spaniard .
Update of 5 June, 18:10: In the former record Shopping Bayern * Javi Martinez signs point after eight years on leave. The 31-year-old played only four times over 90 minutes this season and is no longer indispensable in the FCB squad *. In an interview with the Spanish football magazine Marca , he now revealed his plans for the future .
Bayern: Javi Martinez on the future - "USA, Australia or Spain"
"I have to sit down and talk to Bayern," said Martinez when asked about his future. “My contract ends in 2021. I'm ready for anything . What I experienced here was great, ”added the Spaniard. However, he is aware of the unpredictability of the market in the corona crisis. “We have to wait because there is great uncertainty . We don't know if there will be a market, if the Champions League will be played. ”
If Martinez had to leave the club at the end of the season, he would be "open to everything." He further said that he imagined a task that "should be done in a sporty and personal way". “I might be playing soccer and living in the United States , or in Australia or back to Spain . I think I still have some time left. ”He would also not rule out a return to his former club Athletic Bilbao . “I've lived in Bilbao for six incredible years. Of course its possible."
Javi Martínez on his future: "I have to meet & talk to those responsible. I still have a contract until 2021 ... I'm open to everything that fulfills me personally and physically, I could live & play in the USA, Australia , back to Spain. “[@marca] pic.twitter.com/I87VIn9MTW
- FC Bayern News (@iMiaSanMia_GER) June 5, 2020Bayern: Javi Martinez before leaving? That is what Brazzo means about the Spaniard
First report from April 27 : Munich - "Today everyone was good, but Javi was excellent." With these words, FCB sports director Hasan Salihamidzic described Javi Martinez's performance in the round of 16 of the Champions League 2019 in Liverpool *. Martinez did indeed play a world-class game on Anfield and was the celebrated man in the Red Camp after the 0-0 win.
Bayern: Javi Martinez - rarely the first choice in Munich
The Spaniard had been on the siding for a long time before, Martinez rarely got a chance from Bayern coach Niko Kovac * at the time . A year after the brilliant performance against the Reds, the situation of the 31-year-old has not changed much. Martinez rarely made it into the starting line-up this season (partly due to injury) (five starters in the Bundesliga). In October he was therefore seen on the substitute bench with tears in his eyes.
Hansi Flick, then assistant coach at the time, consoles Javi Martinez in the Allianz Arena. The Spaniard seemed visibly hurt by the fact that the starting eleven had again been refused.
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Bayern: rumors about Martinez's departure - is the Basque pulling back to his homeland?
It is uncertain whether the 31-year-old, who won the Champions League with FCB 2013 * , has a future in Munich. Since his contract expires in 2021 , the Reds could probably collect a transfer fee for Martinez one last time this year. In 2012, the defensive player switched to the Isar for 40 million euros .
Rumors of the departure of the former Spanish international have been going on for months. Martinez is always associated with his former club Athletic Bilbao . The Basques are said to be very interested in their former protege.
Since Martinez 'contract has not yet been extended and he is not part of the regular staff, a transfer does not seem unrealistic . In order to compensate for the Spaniard's departure, the Reds should already have a successor in mind - and look around again in Spain.
Bayern: as a replacement for Javi Martinez? FCB is targeting midfield ace from Madrid
As the portal modernghana.com reports, the FCB is very interested in Thomas Partey . The Ghanaian international has played for Atletico Madrid since his youth and, like Martinez, is at home in defensive midfield. According to the report, the Munich party sees in Partey "one of the few players who can replace Martinez." That is why FCB plans to send an offer to Atletico this summer.
Because the 26-year-old in the "rojiblancos" where he is part of the permanent staff, but still a long-term contract until 2023 owns and other top clubs such as Juventus, Inter Milan, the AS Roma or Manchester United will be interested, would a possible transfer probably not exactly cheap.
According to transfermarkt.de , Thomas Partey has a market value of 40 million euros - which is exactly the amount the German record champion once put on the table for Martinez.
FC Bayern: Are the Reds busy with Thomas Partey? He already played in the Allianz Arena
Thomas Partey in a duel with Joshua Kimmich.
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The Allianz Arena * knows Thomas, as he is known by all, by the way already. In 2016 he made guest appearances in the group phase and the semi-finals of the Champions League * in Munich and in summer 2017 he stood on the grass of the FCB home ground on the occasion of the Audi Cup. Will he play more often in the Bavarian capital in the future? In addition to Partey, Bayern should also deal with a Juve professional - is Paulo Dybala Brazzo's "international star"?
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