A new report from Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna (via @iMiaSanMia) has detonated. Stalwart Bayern Munich defender Lucas Hernández is reportedly putting his contract extension talks on hold, and French club Paris Saint-Germain has entered the picture. The Bayern man is reportedly a PSG priority.
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Hernández has battled injuries, including his current recovery from an ACL tear suffered at the 2022 FIFA World Cup last November, but when healthy has been a fixture in the Bayern backline. An €80m transfer back in 2019, the Frenchman is known for his stellar defensive ability, versatility between center-back and left-back, and his mastery of the dark arts. Even with a loaded Bayern defense, his departure would be huge. Hernández has come to embody the Mia san Mia mentality, and has been an integral presence in the Bayern locker.
Bayern bosses have been steadfast in their support for Hernández, whose contract expires in 2024. An extension was widely expected to be a foregone conclusion. Could PSG really swoop in and pry him away? This is one to monitor closely…
