The next departure from FC Bayern is apparently imminent. Lucas Hernandez has probably revealed his desire to transfer to his teammates.
Munich – FC Bayern Munich is in danger of selling out its defence. After Benjamin Pavard, who has probably already told the bosses that he does not want to extend, the next defender is facing a departure in the summer. Lucas Hernandez has apparently already signed off from the team and is looking for a new challenge.
| Lucas Hernández | |
|---|---|
| Born: | 14 February 1996 in Marseille, France |
| Current club: | FC Bayern Munich |
| Contract until: | 30.06.2024 |
| Market value: | 50 million euros |
Lucas Herndanez reveals transfer wish: agreement apparently with PSG
Lucas Hernandez is contractually bound to FC Bayern until 2024, and an extension of the contract seemed only a formality in recent months. But now the tide has apparently turned. The Frenchman is on the verge of a move home to Paris Saint-Germain.
The 27-year-old returned to Bayern team training last week after tearing his cruciate ligament and accompanied his team-mates to the season finale in Cologne, which was crowned with the eleventh league title in a row. In the days around winning the German championship, Hernandez told the team that he was in agreement with PSG in principle and would like to change. This is reported by the kicker.
+Farewell is approaching: Benjamin Pavard (left) and Lucas Hernandez apparently want to leave FC Bayern.
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Bayern departure is approaching: Hernandez has probably already signed off from the team
It is questionable, however, whether the Bavarians will let him go. However, Bayern would have to sell Hernandez without a contract extension this summer in order not to risk a free departure of their record transfer (80 million euros transfer fee in the summer of 2019) next year. However, the last word on this matter is certainly not yet spoken. With the return of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, which was decided at the supervisory board meeting, FC Bayern has repositioned itself in the sporting leadership. In addition, coach Thomas Tuchel is considered a big fan of Hernandez.
"For me, he's a clear leader. I can't wait for him to be on the pitch with us," Tuchel said recently. "It's impressive how professional he is on the pitch. He always has a smile on his face, he is always positive. He's infecting others, even though he's in a difficult situation," the FCB coach enthused about Hernandez. But it is also clear that if Tuchel cannot change the mind of the professional who is willing to change, there will be a hole in the Munich team's defensive centre.
Who stays and for how long? The contract terms of the FC Bayern stars
Who stays and for how long? The contract terms of the FC Bayern stars
Tuchel fights against Hernandez farewell: FC Bayern has defensive jewel up its sleeve
Should Hernandez and Pavard, two skilled central defenders, leave FC Bayern in one fell swoop this summer, top-class replacements would have to be found. In addition to defensive boss Matthijs de Ligt and the inconsistent Dayot Upamecano, central defender jewel Tarek Buchmann is to move up to the first team squad and be given a three-year contract.
However, the 18-year-old is initially scheduled for the second team in the regional league and is not yet considered an equivalent alternative. At least one experienced central defender would therefore have to be signed.
Lucas Hernandez, Pavard, Davies, Joao Cancelo: FC Bayern threatens to leave back four
However, the sell-out of the Bavarian defensive line could continue. In addition to the imminent departures of Hernandez and Pavard, a decision has probably been made by Joao Cancelo. In addition, Alphonso Davies is probably thinking about saying goodbye after a "chaotic time". (ck)
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