At the medical check
FC Bayern Munich seems to be active again on the transfer market. As “Sky” and “The Athletic” report, Manchester City’s defender João Cancelo is to switch to the German record champions on loan until the end of the season. Accordingly, the deal will “probably” include a purchase option.
Update 4:12 p.m.: Cancelo arrived in Munich in the afternoon to complete the medical check. In doing so, he wassports1” filmed. transfer expert Fabrizio Romano meanwhile reports of a purchase option for a market value of 70 million euros.
Those responsible in Munich are regarded as admirers of the 28-year-old, who still has a contract with the “Citizens” until 2027. Under Pep Guardiola, the Portuguese international fell out of the starting eleven and was not in the starting eleven in any of the last three games in all competitions. With a market value of 70 million euros, Cancelo would be the most valuable deal this winter so far.
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The right-footed player switched from Juventus to Man City for €65m in 2019, making him one of the ten most expensive defenders in the world. Since then he has played 154 games and has won the English championship twice in recent years.
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Coach Julian Nagelsmann is currently available as right-back Benjamin Pavard, Josip Stanisic and Bouna Sarr, Noussair Mazraoui will be absent for some time with a pericarditis. Cancelo can also play on the left side of defence, where Lucas Hernández (torn cruciate ligament) will be out for a long time.
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So far this January, the league leaders have signed goalkeeper Yann Sommer after the serious injury to captain and regular goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, as well as defensive all-rounder Daley Blind, who came to Munich on a free transfer. EUR 8 million was due for summer (for FC Bayern’s winter transfer 2022/23).
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