There is speculation that if the Walker deal goes through, they will go after Pavard.
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Thomas Tuchel wants to keep Benjamin Pavard at Bayern Munich, but Manchester United, Manchester City, and Juventus might be more attractive
Benjamin Pavard seems intent on leaving Bayern Munich.
By CSmith1919@TheBarrelBlog Jul 20, 2023, 4:30pm CEST
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According to a report from Tz journalist Philipp Kessler, Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is still seeking a transfer away from the club, but manager Thomas Tuchel would like to keep him anyway.
Pavard had an extremely strong 2022/23 campaign and his ability to seamlessly shift between right-back and center-back has made him into the type of “backline utility man” that coaches covet.
However, Pavard wants to move to a club that will play him at center-back. Among the most recent teams considered to be favorites to land the Frenchman are Manchester United, Manchester City, and Juventus.
Wherever he eventually lands, Pavard is adamant that he wants to play in a central defensive role:
Moreover, Pavard still might be the best right-back on the roster as well. It is easy to see why Tuchel wants to keep Pavard, but it just appears that the 27-year-old wants a fresh start and a full-time role at center-back.
Benjamin Pavard seems intent on leaving Bayern Munich.
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According to a report from Tz journalist Philipp Kessler, Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard is still seeking a transfer away from the club, but manager Thomas Tuchel would like to keep him anyway.
Pavard had an extremely strong 2022/23 campaign and his ability to seamlessly shift between right-back and center-back has made him into the type of “backline utility man” that coaches covet.
However, Pavard wants to move to a club that will play him at center-back. Among the most recent teams considered to be favorites to land the Frenchman are Manchester United, Manchester City, and Juventus.
Wherever he eventually lands, Pavard is adamant that he wants to play in a central defensive role:
Thomas #Tuchel would like to hold Benjamin #Pavard. But the Frenchman’s wish is clear: he wants to leave the #FCBayern . Manchester United and Juventus are close to him. Manchester City are also interested. Important for Pavard is a regular place as IV. @mano_bonke
As indicated above, Pavard was very good under both Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel last season. Keeping Pavard would likely give Tuchel the option to run a back three-based system if he decides to go that direction as it would mean that the team has four starting-caliber players for center-back (Pavard, Matthijs de Ligt, Dayot Upamecano, and Kim Min-jae). Without that fourth experienced center-back, Tuchel would be an injury away from playing someone out of position or relying on an inexperienced option.Moreover, Pavard still might be the best right-back on the roster as well. It is easy to see why Tuchel wants to keep Pavard, but it just appears that the 27-year-old wants a fresh start and a full-time role at center-back.
This is not surprising. You'll see more such transfers in the coming years. The Saudi's aren't fucking around like the Chinese.
For some reason, I think Guardiola might go there after he's done with his City stint and that would be a huge grab.
Seeing EPL clubs bitch about Saudi money makes me feel somewhat happy to see these kind of deals happening.
For some reason, I think Guardiola might go there after he's done with his City stint and that would be a huge grab.
Seeing EPL clubs bitch about Saudi money makes me feel somewhat happy to see these kind of deals happening.
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