FC Bayern Munich – comment on FCB's transfer policy: Bayern should become more creative

In the search for new players, FC Bayern currently seems to be concentrating on two clubs in particular. It might be good to broaden your horizons.

FC Bayern signed the next contract extension last week: substitute keeper Sven Ulreich will stay with the record champions for another year. “Sven has an excellent understanding of his role,” said sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic.

Means above all: Ulreich makes no demands and does not stress Manuel Neuer. The deal with Ulreich also points to an early announcement of an extension with number 1 Neuer. So Salihamidzic is on schedule here.

Only: The contract extensions with the existing staff only strengthen the status quo. Bayern must want more on the transfer market.

Before the game against Stuttgart on Sunday, CEO Oliver Kahn made it clear that “it is still our goal to be able to win the Champions League in the years to come.” The spectacular semi-finals in the Champions League without Bavarian participation showed that FC Bayern was not that far off the level of the top four teams in Europe.

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Müller as a lead singer, Kimmich as a pre-kicker: pictures of the bowl handover

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There’s the thing! FC Bayern Munich has secured the championship title for the tenth time in a row. The bowl was handed over on the penultimate day after the game against VfB Stuttgart. We show the best pictures.

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There were flowers for Niklas Süle before the game. The central defender is moving to Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer.

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In the game, Tiago Tomas then gave the champions Bayern a cold shower. Thanks to Mavropanos’ own goal (35′) and Thomas Müller’s goal (44′), FCB turned the game around in the meantime. After the break, Kalajdzic (52nd) equalized for VfB.

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But as we all know, you have to celebrate the festivals as they come. And, of course, Bayern celebrated their tenth championship in a row, as one would expect from FC Bayern players and officials.

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Premiere: For the first time, captain Manuel Neuer was presented with the championship trophy by the new DFL boss, Donata Hopfen.

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Christian Seifert’s successor also presented the Bayern stars with the obligatory championship medal.

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It was also a premiere for Julian Nagelsmann. The FC Bayern coach won the championship for the first time. The shell was “heavy,” said the coach at DAZN.

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With eleven championships, Thomas Müller is the record champion among the record champions. But the championship celebrations never become routine for him. For the fans, he briefly gave the lead singer.

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“It’s always nice, even when you see the teammates, the supervisors, the families. There are many who know the procedure, but always nice. You can see the joy over the year. You can also hide things,” said Müller.

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The fans in the south stand were also allowed to celebrate briefly with the bowl.

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While Joshua Kimmich was celebrating with his son…

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… and Robert Lewandowski presented his little daughter with his championship medal …

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… and picked up a kiss from his wife Anna Lewandowska …

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… Leon Goretzka (above) and Serge Gnabry were enough to celebrate themselves.

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Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic also presented himself to the photographers with master trainer Nagelsmann.

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Incidentally, the players had received a clean trfikot especially for handing over the bowls. Müller took it with him to celebrate – and held it up to the camera with a grin. Goretzka and Gnabry are happy too.

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Niklas Süle it was the last bowl with Bayern. The fans called him into the curve and shouted ironically: “German champion is only BVB”. Sule’s answer: he shouted “Mia san Mia” into a megaphone and went back smiling.

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Kingsley Coman (from left), Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski celebrated in front of the south stand.

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Joshua Kimmich kicked with his sons.

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Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (from left), Corentin Tolisso, Lucas Hernandez and Bouna Sarr were in high spirits.

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Julian Nagelsmann with his staff.

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Without confetti no championship cup handover.

FC Bayern: Ajax fan in the scouting department?

You can’t get back there just by extending the contract. New people are needed. And Bayern should be more creative. Noussair Mazraoui’s signing is almost certain. He currently plays at Ajax Amsterdam as well as Ryan Gravenberch.

Negotiations for the midfielder seem to be faltering, it’s about the transfer. Now Bayern are said to be interested in a third player from Amsterdam: central defender Jurrien Timber. You’re beginning to wonder: Is there a dedicated Ajax fan in Munich’s scouting department? Are you looking elsewhere for potential signings?

The search for a player is not that one-sided. The Bayern bosses keep looking to Leipzig. Last year they snapped up coach Julian Nagelsmann and shortly afterwards captain Marcel Sabitzer. In the event that Serge Gnabry leaves, Christopher Nkunku is under discussion. Now midfielder Konrad Laimer is also a hot candidate in Munich.

Sadio Mane could really bring Bayern forward

Poaching at selected clubs is a tradition in Bavaria. Sometimes you bought more in Bremen, in Leverkusen or Dortmund. The big difference to today: Back then, you always weakened a competitor with the transfers. But that’s not really the case with Leipzig.

The Munich team is currently 19 points ahead of RB. Ajax Amsterdam will not be their main competitor for the Champions League title either. Perhaps the increased focus on Amsterdam and Leipzig is just a snapshot. There’s still a long time for transfers. When looking for a player, however, it can never hurt to broaden your horizons a bit.

reported on Monday sky, During his trip to Mallorca, Salihamidzic not only talked to advisor Björn Bezemer about his client Laimer, but also about Liverpool star Sadio Mane. According to information from SPOX and GOAL has nothing to do with this rumor, Mane was not an issue in the talks.

“It’s a shame,” one might almost say. Because a player of the caliber of Manes could really bring Bayern forward. But again: There is still a long time for transfers. And that means time for Bavaria to get creative.