Lewandowski successor? A "huge honor" for Sasa Kalajdzic

For Sasa Kalajdzic it is “a huge honor and confirmation of my very good performance” that he is associated with FC Bayern Munich as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. That’s what the striker from VfB Stuttgart said Crown newspaper.

Of the table football recently brought the name of the Austrian into play at Bayern. According to information from SPOX and GOAL, Lewandowski’s future in Munich is still open, a change is anything but impossible.

All information about the current situation around Lewandowski can be found here.

In Munich, it seems that they are currently even willing to go into the last year of the contract without an agreement. “We’ll definitely have Robert with us for another season. We know what we have in him and we’re relaxed about it,” said Oliver Kahn ahead of the second leg against Villarreal in the Champions League.

There have already been initial discussions! These strikers could inherit Lewy

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Quarter-finals in the Champions League, not in the cup for a long time anyway – now Bayern only has the league left. But how long will Robert Lewandowski stay with them?

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There have recently been numerous rumors about the superstar. FC Barcelona is said to be interested, and the Pole has often flirted with Real Madrid anyway. Do Bayern have to prepare for a departure?

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Kahn made it clear that Lewandowski should stay. As reported by Sport Bild, there should still be a note with alternatives in the drawer of the squad planner. SPOX shows who could replace the 33-year-old.

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BENJAMIN SESKO: The 18-year-old is currently under contract with RB Salzburg and usually only makes short appearances there. He has a fine technique, a good degree and has good qualifications in athletics.

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The Slovenian is even a little reminiscent of Lewandowski because he actively participates in the game and has a good sense of space. Compared to the Pole, he is physically a bit smaller.

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But that was also Lewandowski when he switched to BVB. Exactly that is the sticking point: In Austria, Sesko is currently directly involved in a goal about every 100 minutes. But is he ready for the big step?

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SASA KALAJDZIC: Bayern hit 38 crosses against Villarreal. If that should be the concept for the future, Kalajdzic might even be the best choice. The 24-year-old is a headball monster, but not as strong on the ball as others.

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For VfB, however, he is a guarantee of survival with his goals. His contract expires in 2023 and kicker reported in March that negotiations had been suspended. Estimated cost: 20 million euros.

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Sport Bild even reports on talks between FC Bayern and the player’s management in January. But would it be the big solution that Munich would need if Lewandowski were to change?

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PATRIK SCHICK: Like Sesko and Kalajdzic, he is also on the supposed list of Lewandowski alternatives that Bayern are said to have made. The 26-year-old played an outstanding season for Leverkusen.

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In 26 competitive games, the Czech scored 20 times and prepared three more goals. Then he dropped out with a hamstring tear. Schick is quite a complete striker who likes to go deep. Ideal for Nagelsmann’s intended speed football?

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However, Leverkusen should call for a transfer fee of 75 million euros. That could be too much for Bayern, who keep emphasizing their austerity course. But where do you prefer to save: money or goals?

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TIMO WERNER: The national striker has often been associated with Bayern in the past. Most recently that was before he finally decided to move to Chelsea.

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He’s fast, risk-taking and good at finding the right running paths. However, he is not the most dangerous with crosses – and his goal rate no longer speaks for him.

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Werner is now notorious as a chance death. However: The developments surrounding the Chelsea sale could still be exciting and the 26-year-old is said to have toyed with a change from time to time.

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CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU: At RB Leipzig, the people of Munich only made good use of it last summer. With Nkunku, the next up-and-coming top star is now drawing attention to itself. The 24-year-old scores as he pleases.

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He is currently directly involved in a goal about every 74 minutes. Speed, technique, physique, final strength and joy of combination – theoretically the Frenchman has everything. A big question remains, however.

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Could he bring his strengths to Bayern where he would have less space? His contract in Leipzig runs until 2024, so it would probably be expensive. There should be plenty of competition with PSG and United, for example.

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PAULO DYBALA: The Argentinian has often been associated with Bayern in the past, but it never really became concrete. After seven years in Turin, the 28-year-old will now leave Juventus – free of charge!

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Dybala is also more of a hanging forward than a classic centre-forward. Bayern have enough of that with Müller and Musiala. In addition, he should demand a princely salary. At Juve he turned down an offer of 12 million euros, it is said.

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SEBASTIEN HALLER: The ex-Frankfurter went through the roof at Ajax this season. After 37 competitive games, he already had 33 goals and nine assists. In the Champions League he scored eleven times in eight games and put on two stalls.

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Haller is a classic target player, but he also has underappreciated technical ability. Nevertheless: With him, Bayern would have to adapt their offensive game – and pay a lot of money with a contract term until 2025.

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DARWIN NUNEZ: Like Sesko, Nunez is a type of player very similar to Lewandowski. However, at 22 he is already further along and more experienced than the Slovenian. He has a high work rate on the pitch, is fast and finishes well.

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Technically, he can’t quite match Lewandowski, but he’s faster. Accordingly, he is also more of a player who is looking for depth and needs speed in his game.

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Too big a question mark for a player with a market value of €40m and a contract with Benfica that runs until 2025? Possibly. Still, he’s one of the most desirable strikers out there and worth considering.

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ADAM HLOZEK: The 19-year-old is similar to Sesko. Hlozek is currently under contract with Sparta Prague, but has already attracted the attention of half of Europe. Because of his athleticism, he can be used flexibly.

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But the question also arises as to whether the first step should lead to a top club. However, he should still be on Bayern’s note, as various media reported in January.

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ERLING HAALAND: Probably the only player on the list that doesn’t need any explanations. Everything said. There is an exit clause of 75 million euros for the coming summer, Haaland wants to leave.

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However, Manchester City and Real Madrid are preferred, it is said. BVB probably expects a decision in April. Bayern has held back so far. High fee, high salary. Should Bayern still give it a go?

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ROMELU LUKAKU: He too would be a great solution – and is said to be unhappy at Chelsea. “Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Every player dreams of playing for one of these clubs,” said the Belgian earlier this year.

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In addition to a transfer fee, which should tend towards 100 million euros, there would also be a princely salary. Would you prefer Haaland then? Or any of the other options from the list?

Sasa Kalajdzic: “We’ll see what happens in the summer”

the sports picture reported during the week from a list at FC Bayern, which should also include other players like Patrik Schick in addition to the player from Stuttgart. There is said to have been contact between Kalajdzic and Bayern as early as January. But the 24-year-old doesn’t want to know anything about that: “I have a correct relationship with Stuttgart. We’ll see what happens in the summer.” He is currently only interested in staying up with VfB Stuttgart.

Due to a protracted injury, the two-meter-tall attacker has only played ten competitive games in which he scored four goals and provided two more assists. Kalajdzic’s market value is estimated at around 22 million euros. His contract expires in summer 2023.

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