Bosses have made their decision: turning point for Bayern star? | OneFootball

There could be a turning point in the future plans of an FCB star. The FC Bayern bosses have made an initial decision.

At FC Bayern, an initial decision has apparently been made regarding Raphael Guerreiro – but it is not yet final. As reported by kicker, those responsible have decided to wait and see how the rest of the season unfolds before making a decision about the Portuguese player’s future. Both an extension and a departure remain possible.

Guerreiro’s contract with FC Bayern runs until the summer of 2026, so the 31-year-old could leave the club on a free transfer after the season. According to FIFA regulations, starting January 1, he would even be allowed to negotiate a new contract with other clubs. However, according to kicker, an immediate departure in the winter is not under consideration. The Munich club reportedly has no interest in letting Guerreiro go before the end of the season – even if that means they would not receive a transfer fee.

Instead, the former Dortmund player is set to be closely monitored over the coming months. The record champions want to assess whether Guerreiro still has the sporting quality to serve as a reliable squad player behind the starting lineup. According to the report, it is also a question of whether the Portuguese himself would be satisfied with such a role, or whether he would prefer to seek more playing time at another club in the future. This marks a shift, as it had previously been assumed that Munich did not want to extend his contract.

Juventus Interested in Bayern Star Guerreiro

Guerreiro joined Säbener Straße from Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer in the summer of 2023. In Munich, the versatile left-footer has repeatedly shown flashes of his footballing class, but has been hampered by injuries on several occasions. So far, he has made 73 competitive appearances for FC Bayern, scoring nine goals and providing six assists.

Within the club, he is regarded as a valued professional who can play both at left-back and in midfield. Nevertheless, his future in Munich is uncertain – also because coach Vincent Kompany is focused on younger options in the long term and wants to rejuvenate the squad.

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If a separation does occur, there is unlikely to be a shortage of interested parties. According to Italian media reports, Juventus is showing great interest in the veteran and could try to sign Guerreiro as early as January. AC Milan also had the Portuguese on their radar in the summer.

As things stand, however, FC Bayern is planning to hold concrete talks with the player and his management only in the spring. Until then, Guerreiro remains under scrutiny – and his future with the record champions remains open.

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