Pavard talks about his future after Mazraoui signing: 'I have to win something in France'
Created: 05/27/2022, 14:02
By: Michael Haug
Benjamin Pavard has a contract with FC Bayern until 2024. He definitely does not want to switch to Borussia Dortmund.
Munich – FC Bayern Munich has strengthened the right-back position.
Noussair Mazraoui comes to the Isar from Ajax Amsterdam.
What does that mean for the future of Benjamin Pavard, who mostly acted as a right-back during his time at Bayern?
FC Bayern: In which position does Benjamin Pavard feel most comfortable?
Pavard talks about his future
in an interview with French radio station
RMC .
The French international sees himself in the center of defence.
“I can help out on the right flank but my position is centre-back.
I want to play central defender because that's my position since the U19s.
I feel very comfortable and fulfilled in this position,” explains the 26-year-old.
So after the departure of Niklas Süle, will there be an internal solution at FC Bayern?
Pavard on France return: "If the opportunity arises..."
Pavard himself does not yet know what the future will bring.
But he seems to have made a decision.
“I haven't won anything in France yet, I have to win something in France.
If the opportunity arises, why not, I'm open to everything.” In all honesty, a club is out of the question for the man from Maubeuge, near the Belgian border.
Benjamin Pavard wishes for a better 2022/2023 season.
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Benjamin Pavard: "Wouldn't go to Dortmund"
"If I should go one day, then not to Dortmund, despite all the respect I have for the club and its fans," he makes clear.
In any case, Pavard is not yet thinking of saying goodbye.
"I'm very happy at Bayern Munich, it's one of the best clubs in the world," said the ex-Stuttgarter.
"I feel good, I still have two years of contract."
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FC Bayern: What does Benjamin Pavard think about Julian Nagelsmann?
Pavard is enthusiastic about Bayern's style of play.
“We play ultra-offensively and there are almost three of us in defense in every game.
I like that and that's why I'm at Bayern Munich.” He also explicitly praises coach Julian Nagelsmann.
"He's a tactician, I think he's a very good coach.
He's also young, but he fits in very well with Bayern Munich's philosophy.
FC Bayern: Pavard indicates the arrogance of teammates
"Even now I'm still very disappointed about this elimination, for me we had to progress." But he wasn't arrogant.
"For my part, I didn't treat (Villarreal) in a downright condescending manner, maybe some players did with their statements," hints the world champion.
But he doesn't want to badmouth everything.
"It's a decent season, but I hope the next one will be better."
After Noussair Mazraoui, another Ajax player is moving to Bayern.
Ryan Gravenberch's commitment has been confirmed, Hasan Salihamidzic puts together the transfer double pack!
