According to Georg Holzner of Kicker, Manchester United has new competition when it comes to the signing of Benjamin Pavard. Liverpool and Real Madrid have joined the Red Devils in their pursuit of the Bayern Munich defender, with his contract set to end in 2024. With one game left in the Bundesliga season, this could very well be his final game with the German giants where he’s been playing since 2019.
Multiple World-Class Clubs Inquire about Benjamin Pavard
❗️Nach @kicker-Informationen haben sich bei Benjamin #Pavard nun auch Real Madrid und der FC Liverpool erkundigt. Der Verteidiger beschäftigt sich aktuell nur mit dem letzten Spiel und danach mit seiner Zukunft. Bayern möchte mit ihm verlängern. #lfc #rma #rmalive #fcbayern
— Georg Holzner (@georg_holzner) May 25, 2023
The Versatile Frenchman
Appearing in 42 games across all competitions this season, Pavard has featured 23 times as a central defender and 19 times at right back: showing his reliability in both areas of the defensive third.
The 27-year-old also displayed his offensive skills this year by scoring seven times with one assist. His skills in front of goal on both sides of the field will certainly be a reason why top teams across Europe are vying for his signature. His skills have seen him lauded as “one of the best”
Experience Winning Silverware
When this name comes up, one likely thinks of the volley he scored against Argentina on his way to winning the 2018 World Cup. However, the Lille FC Academy product has developed a habit of winning trophies across multiple competitions.
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His trophy cabinet as a Bayern player is highlighted by three Bundesliga titles, two German Super Cups, One DFB-Pokal, and, of course, one Champions League title. If another club manages to persuade him to move out of Germany, they will acquire someone who knows how to win against domestic and European competition.
Financial Figures
Pavard’s transfer fee has stayed consistent since his move from VFB Stuttgart: staying around the £26 million mark. Seeing that he currently hasn’t agreed to a new deal to remain in Munich, he likely wouldn’t sell for that much more than his current price.
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Despite the interest from other clubs, Holzner reports that Pavard is only concerned about the final game of the season: a match against 1. FC Köln that will determine who wins the Bundesliga title.
