FC Bayern’s youngster Cassiano Kiala is apparently being courted by Manchester City and Chelsea FC, but Munich are fighting for the young defender
FC Bayern’s efforts to secure the long-term services of one of the biggest talents from their own campus are apparently in full swing. Cassiano Kiala is the focus of several top European clubs, but Munich want to keep the 16-year-old at all costs and have probably taken decisive steps in the background
As transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports, FC Bayern are already in advanced talks with Kiala about a new long-term contract. According to the report, the club have made the defender a concrete offer in recent weeks and are confident that they can prevent him being poached by clubs from the Premier League. The growing interest from England in particular has recently caused some concern
The background to this is a report in the English Mirror about a trip by Kiala’s father to London, where talks are said to have been held with Manchester City and Chelsea FC. In addition, top advisor Jorge Mendes was recently in Munich to meet with the player and his family. In future, Mendes‘ agency Gestifute will accompany the youngster’s career together with his family – a clear signal that Kiala’s future is being strategically planned
FC Bayern wants to offer Kiala long-term prospects
Manchester City, in particular, are said to be showing great interest. However, due to Brexit regulations, English clubs can only sign foreign talent from the age of 18. Accordingly, it is currently less about an immediate transfer and more about making contacts early on and positioning themselves for the future. It is precisely this approach that makes the situation tricky for Bayern
In Munich, the main argument against international recruitment is a sporting one. Internally, Kiala is expected to make his breakthrough under Vincent Kompany and take on a permanent role with the professionals. The Belgian has already shown on several occasions that he trusts young players and integrates them at an early stage. Examples such as Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof are seen on campus as clear references for the path he has taken
FC Bayern are probably convinced that Kiala has more long-term development opportunities in Munich than an early move abroad. Negotiations are currently taking a correspondingly offensive approach. The aim is clear: a long-term contract that creates planning security and allows interest from England to cool, at least for the time being.
