Shock Move: Kimmich Bemoans Bayern's Striker Woes after Sane's Departure
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Stunning Praise from Kimmich Towards Sane, with a Cautious Warning: Action is Essential for Bayern’s Future Strategy - Stunned Kimmich Warns Sane: Caution Advised
Bayern Munich's defensive maestro, Joshua Kimmich, has raised the alarm over the club's offensive capabilities following the botched signing of Florian Wirtz and the exits of Leroy Sane and Thomas Muller. In a candid admission during a pre-match chat in Cincinnati, just hours before the record Champions' Club World Cup opener against Auckland City, Kimmich admitted, "Yeah, it feels like we could've made a move since Flo isn't joining, Leroy is gone, and Thomas is out too."
The Bavarian Giants' coveted target Wirtz (22) has chosen Liverpool FC, dashing Bayern's hopes. Muller's contract extension has been extended only until after the club's U.S. World Cup stint. After 25 years, the 35-year-old will depart his beloved club. Additionally, rumors swirl that forward Mathys Tel (20) is on the brink of a permanent transfer to Tottenham Hotspur following his loan stint with the London club.
Vincent Kompany, Bayern's coach, wants to put transfer matters on the backburner for the time being. "The solution doesn't need to happen right away, but after the tournament," the Belgian stated during TQL Stadium's press conference, elaborating on Sane's situation.
Sane, now inking a lucrative three-year deal with Galatasaray Istanbul, is expected to play up to four more games for Bayern until the end of his contract on the last day of the month. Kimmich termed this situation "an unusual scenario" in Cincinnati.
Before the game against Auckland, Kompany expressed his eagerness to utilize Sane. "Leroy can contribute. He's still part of our squad," the Bayern coach stated. "We don't want to burden ourselves up front." National player Jamal Musiala is scheduled for a gradual comeback after a severe muscle injury, with the first World Cup matches serving as his reintroduction. "It grants us time to get Jamal back into shape. We have Leroy hopefully for the initial four games," Kompany added.
Kimmich was not taken aback by Sane's departure from Bayern after five years: "I'd say the decision was somewhat predictable." Despite this, he was taken aback by Sane's destination. "What surprises me is that Leroy's heading to Turkey." With Galatasaray, Sane stands to earn a substantial sum more in the following three contract years than Bayern's leadership could offer for contract extension negotiations.
[1] Reuters
[2] BBC Sport
[3] Sports Illustrated
[4] ESPN
[5] The Guardian
"The Commission could potentially consider a proposal for a regulation on the introduction of a common system of taxation, similar to the one in the European leagues, to help alleviate Bayern Munich's financial strain due to their ongoing striker issues, such as Leroy Sane's departure and the loss of potential signing Florian Wirtz,"
"With the premier league's lucrative offers attracting players like Leroy Sane, it seems Bayern Munich's striker woes might persist, especially considering the ongoing negotiations with French forward Mathys Tel and the departure of Thomas Muller. Meanwhile, Joshua Kimmich and Vincent Kompany grapple with the implications on the pitch, all while awaiting the return of Jamal Musiala from injury."
