Hasan Salihamidzic was in a good mood and chatting after FC Bayern’s convincing 6-0 win over Schalke 04. The record champions put in a strong performance across the board. However, the sports director explicitly highlighted one player. “He has played very well in recent weeks and repaid the coach’s trust. He scored a goal today”Salihamidzic is quoted by the ‘Abendzeitung’ on right-back Noussair Mazraoui (25).
“If you see”continued the Munich chief cadre planner, “what’s going on in the full-back market: we’re very happy to have him. Big class.” When asked whether Mazraoui would stay with the club in the summer, Salihamidzic expressly confirmed. The Moroccan had complained publicly several times in the past few weeks about the missing parts of the game.
“We’re having conversations”
The Bayern boss also spoke plainly to Mazraoui’s defense colleague Benjamin Pavard (27). “We are in talks with him and his advisors”says Salihamidzic on the current status and clarifies: “It’s up to him. Of course I would love to keep him here. He has to say in which direction it is going.” Until 2024, the Frenchman – who can be used on the right or in the center – is still tied to Bayern.
For loan player João Cancelo (28), this only applies until the summer. A purchase option of 70 million euros will then apply. If Salihamidzic ruled out paying this sum weeks ago, the ex-professional no longer wants to position himself clearly today. “He’s a top player, technically a feast for the eyes. We’re glad we have him. We haven’t decided anything yet, we’ll do that after the season.” Is there something else?
