Thiago has already announced his departure from Bayern in the cabin. For ex-professional Lothar Matthäus, a departure of the Spaniard would not be a big loss – as long as the Munich team has a suitable successor on the line.
“Thiago has done a lot for Bayern Munich, but for me it can be replaced,” explained Matthäus in the podcast “Heart of the Team”. Record national player Thiago “always likes to play”, but the TV expert “didn’t see the midfielder in big games the way I would have liked to see him”.
Saying goodbye to Thiago is especially “to get over” because Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich have convinced in the past six weeks on the double six.
In addition, Matthäus assumes that FC Bayern has already found a suitable successor for Thiago. “Kai Havertz in central midfield for Thiago? It doesn’t look bad,” said the 59-year-old.
Havertz as a better replacement for Thiago?
“If Thiago leaves, Bayern will definitely find someone who is an equivalent or maybe even better substitute for the positions Thiago can play,” Matthäus is certain: “If you plan with Havertz in the next few years , it’s okay if Thiago wants to go. “
The “Bild” reported on Thursday morning that Thiago will leave Munich safely. Coach Hansi Flick therefore regrets the departure of his top performers, but the deal should also play “in the cards” for the German record champions. The saved salary and the anticipated, not insignificant transfer should make it easier to arrange a purchase of Leroy Sané worth millions.
Why Thiago backed out and the club and player had been “standing still” for weeks, as the “kicker” reported last, was previously unknown.
A report by “Sport Bild” now sheds some light on the dark. Accordingly, Thiago is flirting with a farewell from Munich, because at the age of 29 he senses the last chance to go abroad again to a top club – the preferred destination should be England or his Spanish homeland.
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