From Italy it is said that Bayern have made a bid for Paul Pogba. The French superstar is a clear transfer target for Munich. But what’s behind the rumor?
The list of prominent players with expiring contracts is long: Kylian Mbappé, Paulo Dybala, Antonio Rüdiger, Ousmane Dembélé – and also Paul Pogba. They can all look for a new club in the summer without the club of their choice having to pay a transfer fee. So it is not surprising that FC Bayern is also associated with one or the other name.
The “Gazzetta dello Sport” from Italy reported on Monday that the German record champions had made an offer for Pogba. The central midfielder would be a real king transfer and an announcement to the competition. But there are a few open questions.
What speaks against a transfer?
Pogba plays in a salary class that Bayern don’t actually use for newcomers. Mino Raiola, Pogba’s advisor, who has since died, said in an interview with “Sport1” in December last year about a move to the Bundesliga: “It’s not possible because the mentality of the Germans is different. They can’t and don’t want to pay these high salaries “The only German club that could do that is Bayern Munich. But even they can’t match Paul’s salary.”
According to “Gazzetta dello Sport”, Pogba demands a salary of around 15 million euros a year. A salary class in which only a few Munich players are. There would also be a decent hand money for the 29-year-old’s new advisor: Rafaela Pimenta. Raiola’s long-time employee now takes care of the concerns of the 2018 world champion. According to English media reports, Raiola received around 21 million euros as a commission when Pogba switched from Juventus to Manchester United.
There are also more serious rumors about Konrad Laimer (RB Leipzig) and Ryan Gravenberch (Ajax Amsterdam) coming to Bayern. Both would be cheaper and also more satisfied with a place on the bench, because with Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich the midfield center is already prominent.
And the competition for Pogba is also well known. Juventus Turin and Paris Saint-Germain are said to be interested.
What speaks for a transfer?
At 29, Pogba has several more years to play at the top level and wouldn’t need time to adapt to Bundesliga levels. The Frenchman likes to take responsibility and is technically strong. Especially against low-lying opponents he would be a reinforcement.
In addition, Bayern would send a clear statement to the international competition and would have another lure for big names on the transfer market.
And according to “RMC Sport”, competitor Paris will not enter the race for Pogba in the near future. PSG is first trying to solve internal problems and to be clear about the future of the sporting director and coach positions. Bayern could use this time advantage.
In addition, Juventus Turin is far less successful than Munich. In the league, the Italians are only fourth, in the Champions League it was already over in the round of 16. For an ambitious player like Pogba, that could be an obstacle.
Cheaper solutions in the center of midfield would be more likely from Bayern’s point of view. In addition, it is doubtful how trustworthy a rumor from Italy about the possible move of a Frenchman to Germany is.
