FC Bayern, news and rumours

FC Bayern apparently wants to live up to its “Basta” and is blocking FC Barcelona’s requests for a transfer from Robert Lewandowski. Sadio Mane wants to win “everything” at FC Bayern and Lothar Matthäus comments on the new star purchase of the Munich team. All news and rumors about FC Bayern can be found here.

Here you can find yesterday’s FCB news and rumours.

FC Bayern, rumours: FCB bosses reject talks with Barca

FC Barcelona is trying everything to get Robert Lewandowski from Bayern. But FC Bayern is obviously trying everything to prevent that. Like the Spanish Sports reported, Bayern Munich refuses to talk to Barcelona about Lewandowski and doesn’t even listen to the Catalans’ suggestions. If this blockade continues, Lewandowski will raise his voice Sports go public again to solve the blockade of Bayern.

Barca are apparently hoping that the issue will soon be off the table and that Lewandowski will arrive in Barcelona as early as the second week of July to start pre-season training with the Catalans. There should be an agreement on a two-year contract with an option for a further year. At Bayern, on the other hand, Lewandowski is also expected to start training in July.

FC Bayer, News: Sadio Mane wants to win everything

While Robert Lewandowski’s future is still in the balance, Sadio Mane’s is already certain. The Senegalese will go hunting for goals and titles for FC Bayern next season. Mane has big goals with FC Bayern. Speaking to club media, the 30-year-old attacker said: “My biggest dream is to win all kinds of trophies – with Bayern Munich.” Preferably the Champions League, of course, which he has already won with Liverpool FC.

No chance for the 10? Will the 9 become free? Mane’s shirt number search

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But Sadio Mane will wear the FC Bayern jersey next season. That much is certain. However, it is still unclear with which shirt number the new offensive star of the record champions will appear.

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He himself said on Wednesday: “For me it’s not that important. Of course there are many exciting numbers. I’ll decide when it’s time. For me the number doesn’t matter.” But the number is not that irrelevant.

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After all, FCB is looking for additional income. “I’m happy for my old colleagues from adidas and of course also for FC Bayern Munich that we’re selling a lot of his jerseys,” said Bayern President Herbert Hainer.

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The fans will have to be patient though, because Mane’s new Bayern shirt isn’t available yet. Which number the newcomer gets also depends on the future of Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry.

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CEO Oliver Kahn reacted evasively to a specific question about this: “Sadio said relatively clearly that this is not so important for him. You will see when it starts again.” We show Mane’s number options.

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Mane has worn a 10 at Liverpool for the past four years since Philippe Coutinho’s departure. At FC Southampton it was the 10th for two years.

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In Salzburg he only started with the 40, in the second year with the 10. He celebrated his professional debut at FC Metz with the 33 on his back, later he wore the 21 there. In Senegal’s national team he has had the 10 since 2015, before he wore it he was also the 9th at times.

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At FC Bayern, all common numbers are currently occupied in the offensive. The 10 most recently worn by Mane has belonged to Leroy Sane since 2020. At Manchester City, Schalke and even now at the DFB team, Sane had, or has, the 19th

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The 19 is occupied by Alphonso Davies at FCB, who also wears the number with Canada’s national team. As Sport1 recently reported, leaving Sanes is not currently an issue. He should rather find his way back to his old form at Mane’s side.

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Mane’s next option would be 9 – Lewandowski’s shirt number for eight years. The Pole had recently expressed his desire to change several times. Preferred Target. FC Barcelona. However, Bayern insist on Lewandowski’s contract.

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“Robert Lewandowski has a contract until 2023, I don’t deal with anything else,” said Kahn. “We look forward to him showing up with us on the first day of training.” It remains to be seen whether the 9 will be free before the start of the season.

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Mane has not yet had any relation to 7, the number is currently assigned to Serge Gnabry. His contract expires in 2023, so far he is said to have hesitated to extend his contract. Bayern would probably like to keep Gnabry.

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Kahn hinted that Mane’s signing could have a positive effect on Gnabry poker. “I know what that can do within a team, with the other players,” said Kahn.

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Of the classic offensive numbers, the 11 remains. Apart from the fact that Mane has never worn the 11 in his career, the number has been assigned to Coman since 2021 anyway. The French only extended until 2027 in January.

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Which number is currently left for Mane? Even the 40 that Mane initially wore in Salzburg is currently assigned to youngster Malik Tillman. The 33, with which Mane made his debut in Metz, would still be free, but the 21 belongs to Lucas Hernandez.

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However, a lower number is more likely if no offensive star leaves Bayern. The 17, Jerome Boateng’s ex-number or the 16 would currently be free. The 15 was recently worn by various talents.

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After the departures of Marc Roca and Corentin Tolisso, numbers 22 and 24 would also be available. David Alaba’s ex-number 27 is still free – and the checksum would still be 9.

FC Bayer, News: Lothar Matthäus is looking forward to Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane’s transfer even appeased Bavaria’s chief critic Lothar Matthäus. “I congratulated Hasan Salihamidzic on this transfer when he pushed it through,” says the DFB’s record national player sky. “Because: I assume that Mane would have had the opportunity to sign with other clubs.” This transfer is not only a highlight for Bayern, but also for the Bundesliga: “Mane is a face of world football!” Matthäus also commented on angry calls from Uli Hoeneß. The detailed news is available here.

FC Bayern: Overview of the summer timetable

date	Opponent	venue	contest
Wednesday July 20th	DC United	Audi Field, Washington DC (USA)	test match
Saturday 23rd July	Manchester City	Lambeau Field, Green Bay (USA)	test match
Saturday July 30th	RB Leipzig	Red Bull Arena, Leipzig	Supercup final
Wednesday 31 August	Victoria Cologne	Höhenberg Sports Park, Cologne	DFB Cup, 1st round