Bayern Munich is showing a great deal of patience as Kyle Walker works through his situation with Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.
Noted pundit Didi Hamann thinks Walker could be a great addition, but does think the move will officially end Benjamin Pavard’s tenure in Bavaria, which would hurt the squad.
“The Kyle Walker situation is in the open at the moment. He’s a brilliant player and he showed it in the Champions League semifinals against Vinicius Jr. when he kept him quiet. Walker still has two years of playing at the top, he’s very fit despite his age,” Hamann told Lord Ping (as made available to Bavarian Football Works). “But if Walker comes, that will probably mean Benjamin Pavard goes. Pavard has been one of Bayern’s best players, he’s very reliable, can play out wide or in the middle of the defense and he can nick a goal. He’s an absolute team player and he’d be a big miss for Bayern.”
Walker is expected to clarify his situation in the coming days. Aside of Pavard, Noussair Mazraoui could be another player whose future is directly affected by a move for the Manchester City defender.
Bayern Munich will have to be cognizant of the trickle-down effect, but Walker would be a strong replacement for Pavard, who has indicated he wants to leave the club.
