Even though the new season has only been underway for just under three months, squad planning at FC Bayern has long been in full swing! Four personnel are currently the focus of particular attention – and could have a decisive impact on the future of the record champions
Although things are quiet at Säbener Straße during the international break, the sporting management is continuing to work intensively behind the scenes. Vincent Kompany has granted the non-national players a week’s special leave, while at the same time talks and analyses at management level are running at full speed. Chief Sports Officer Max Eberl and Sports Director Christoph Freund have a number of key tasks to tackle these days
At the top of Munich’s to-do list is the extension of Dayot Upamecano’s contract. The German record champions are keen to retain the 27-year-old beyond the current season – but not at any price
Bayern know that Upamecano has stabilised his market value and is more important than ever in sporting terms. But the extension should fit into a sustainable salary structure. Talks are ongoing, but an agreement has yet to be reached. At the same time, other top European clubs are keeping a close eye on the process – a constellation that increases the pressure on Bayern
At the same time, Bayern are scouring the transfer market intensively and appear to have already identified several interesting players. One name that has recently appeared on Munich’s wish list is Nathan de Cat. The top Belgian talent is being touted as a possible successor to Leon Goretzka
De Cat is not the only player that Eberl and Freund are keeping an eye on. Munich are looking at several positions. In the latest episode of the FCBinside podcast Headlines, we take a look at four exciting personnel who could shape Bayern’s future
