Benjamin Pavard (27) seems set to leave Bayern Munich for a fresh start in a new league.
Italian media ‘Di Marzio’ reported on the 21st (KST), “Pavard is looking to move from Bayern Munich to Inter Milan. Though no agreement has been reached, both teams are having positive discussions about Pavard’s transfer.”
Several teams had shown interest in Pavard. Premier League sides Manchester United and Arsenal, as well as Serie A’s Inter Milan, were the most proactive. After planning to transfer Harry Maguire, Manchester United had intended to recruit Pavard. Arsenal, on the other hand, looked at Pavard as a replacement for the injured Julian Timber.
European football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, stated on the 18th, “Pavard wants to leave Bayern Munich immediately. Manchester United tried to sign Pavard, but Maguire’s future was a key factor. Arsenal is also keen to sign Pavard, mainly because defender Timber is out with a long-term injury메이저사이트 기준.”
Maguire’s plans, however, changed. The Manchester United defender decided to stay rather than transfer. Close sources to Maguire mentioned in an interview, “Maguire respects West Ham, but no agreement about a transfer has been made.” They added, “Maguire wants to stay at Manchester United. He loves the club dearly and believes he will get opportunities to play.”
In the end, the odds have tipped in favor of Pavard donning Inter Milan’s blue jersey. Italian media suggests, “Inter Milan has prepared a transfer fee of 25 million euros (approximately 36.5 billion KRW) for Pavard.” Pavard’s contract with Munich has one year left.
Pavard, who transferred from Bundesliga’s Stuttgart to Bayern Munich in 2019, initially played primarily as a right full-back. However, at Bayern Munich, he displayed versatility, even covering as a center-back. This preseason, he alternated with Kim Minjae, Matthijs de Ligt, and Dayot Upamecano as the central defender.
In the first game of the 2023-24 season, the DFL Supercup, he was in the starting lineup. De Ligt and Upamecano started as center-backs, with Pavard taking on the right defensive role. Munich conceded two goals in the first half. Eventually, at halftime, both Pavard and De Ligt were substituted for Mazarawi and Kim Minjae. Pavard and Kim Minjae’s association is expected to conclude soon토토사이트 순위.