Vincent Kompany shares future update on ‘fantastic’ Bayern player | OneFootball

Bayern Munich defender Raphael Guerreiro has been frequently used by Vincent Kompany this season, but his future at the club remains a major talking point. 

The 31-year-old defender has made eight appearances in the Bundesliga, scoring two goals and providing two assists.

The Portuguese has also made four appearances in the Champions League this season, scoring one goal.

He is primarily a left-back, but Kompany has used him in the attacking number 10 role.

Kompany speaks out on Raphael Guerreiro future

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Guerreiro has a contract at Bayern until the end of the season, and it is unclear whether he will be offered a new deal.

As a result, speculations are rife over his future, and reports in Portugal claimed that Portuguese club Benfica are looking to sign the left-back/winger in the January transfer window.

Guerreiro has previously admitted to being a “big Benfica fan,” and there are suggestions that it should certainly help him secure a move to the Portuguese club.

Jose Mourinho apparently is a big fan of the defender, and Guerreiro is likely to get more game time under him than at Bayern.

Also, this is Bayern’s best chance to get a decent fee from his sale if they receive a good offer.

After Bayern’s win over Sporting, Kompany was asked to shed light on Guerreiro’s future.

“I don’t pay any attention to rumours,” said Kompany on Portuguese broadcaster Sport TV.

I have a great player, a fantastic professional. Someone who always helps the team, he did so [against Sporting] and over the weekend as well. He’s a very important part of the team, and any situation regarding his future is discussed internally and not with anyone else.”

Bayern unlikely to sell Guerreiro in January

Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito have returned to the first team after long injury problems, and Guerreiro could struggle to get regular games.

Christian Falk told CF Bayern earlier this month that Guerreiro’s January transfer could be problematic.

The Bild journalist explained that Bayern have a small squad, and he is essentially seen as a backup. Josip Stanisic and Tom Bischof can play in his position, and with Davies returning in the winter, Bayern could be open to negotiations.

At the same time, Sacha Boey is facing an uncertain future at Bayern, and Crystal Palace are interested in signing him. If Boey leaves, selling Guerreiro could become problematic.