The past few weeks have not been easy for Benjamin Pavard. At FC Bayern he lost his regular place at the back right to newcomer Noussair Mazraoui, during the World Cup in Qatar France coach Didier Deschamps banished the 26-year-old to the bench in the group stage.
FC Barcelona has been interested in Pavard for some time and could even get the runner-up at a bargain price. According to information from ‘as’, Pavard is available for a transfer fee of 15 million euros. Since the contract with Bayern expires in 2024, the 26-year-old is rated so low, writes the Spanish sports newspaper.
Those responsible give advice
Joan Laporta, meanwhile, has made no secret of the Catalans’ interest. “He’s a real option for us. His contract expires in 2024 and he wants to leave. He could strengthen our defence”explained the Barça President.
You can also imagine an early farewell to Pavard on Säbener Straße. Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic plans “Resolve the issue early. It doesn’t matter in which direction.”
Only alternative Meunier?
It is well known that Barça want to add to the right-back position. However, the salary restrictions and the economic situation of the club make it difficult to find a high-quality solution. Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot (23) and Villarreal’s Juan Foyth (24) fall through the cracks for cost reasons, according to the report.
Thomas Meunier (31) from Borussia Dortmund is mentioned as an alternative to Pavard. The Belgian has been on the Blaugrana list for a long time and would also be an easier solution compared to Dalot and Foyth. BVB, for its part, has been looking for a stronger solution for the right-back position for some time.
