Bayern chiefs make their decision: this star won’t get a new contract | OneFootball

Raphael Guerreiro's contract expires at the end of the current season. According to recent reports, signs are increasing that the Portuguese player will leave the club afterward.

Raphaël Guerreiro joined FC Bayern on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023. Over the past nearly two years, the 31-year-old has repeatedly struggled with injury problems. However, in the new season, he has found his footing much better. Vincent Kompany is considered a fan of the all-rounder. Nevertheless, the prospects for a long-term future in Munich are poor. “Rapha Guerreiro has almost no chance for a new contract,” explains BILD football chief Christian Falk in his Bayern Insider podcast.

No Clear Role in Bayern's System

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The biggest problem: Guerreiro was never able to secure a clear position. Sometimes used as a left-back, sometimes in central midfield, or even more offensively – he never truly convinced in the long term. “He's neither really meat nor fish. You never know which position he plays best,” says BILD chief reporter Tobi Altschäffl. “The contract runs until 2026, and I believe the tendency with Guerreiro is very clear that he would need to have a world-class season to get an extension.”

Squad Player Without Future Prospects

While Bayern values Guerreiro as a flexible squad player, his standing is not enough to secure a long-term commitment. While Bayern officials have recently shown a clear willingness to negotiate with players like Dayot Upamecano and Serge Gnabry, the issue of Guerreiro seems to have no priority on the Isar. “Bayern loses nothing. They got him on a free transfer from Dortmund and can let him go on a free transfer as well,” emphasizes Falk.

This suggests that the paths will likely part in 2026.

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