Winter exit on the cards? Juve eye up Bayern star! | OneFootball

Is FC Bayern facing a departure this winter? Juventus is apparently interested in signing a star from Munich.

Things are going almost perfectly for FC Bayern on the pitch right now: ten competitive matches, ten wins – Vincent Kompany’s team has made a perfect start to the season. Behind the scenes, the club’s management is already working on important personnel decisions. Several player contracts are set to expire next summer, and for one professional, a quick departure could now be on the horizon.

According to information from the Italian Tuttosport, Raphael Guerreiro is at the very top of Juventus’ list. The Portuguese full-back’s contract in Munich runs until the summer of 2026, but Bayern is currently not planning with the 31-year-old for the long term.

After his free transfer from Borussia Dortmund just over a year ago, Guerreiro was never able to secure a permanent spot in the starting eleven. This season, he has only made brief appearances – on average, he has been on the pitch for just about 35 minutes in seven matches.

According to the report, Juve has set its sights on the left-footer because coach Igor Tudor is changing his system in Turin and wants to play more frequently with a back three. The currently available full-backs Andrea Cambiaso, Joao Mario, and Juan Cabal apparently do not suffice for the coach. In recent weeks, players like Weston McKennie or Pierre Kalulu have repeatedly had to improvise and fill in on the flanks.

Guerreiro is therefore considered an ideal reinforcement for Juventus: internationally experienced, versatile, technically strong, and probably available for a moderate transfer fee in the winter.

Guerreiro’s departure could make sense for Bayern

From FC Bayern’s perspective, a transfer in January could also be attractive. The Portuguese player currently does not have a regular spot and has fallen behind newcomer Sacha Boey and Josip Stanisic in the hierarchy. By selling him, the record champions would ease their wage budget and even make a small profit, since Guerreiro joined from Dortmund on a free transfer in 2023.

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A move to Turin would also be appealing for Guerreiro himself. At Juventus, he could play regularly again and have a platform to recommend himself for the 2026 World Cup. In addition, Serie A is considered a league where his style of play – technically strong, tactically astute, and hard-working – could really shine.

No offer has been made yet, but Italian media such as Tuttosport report that Juventus wants to get serious in the winter. Bayern would likely be open to talks, especially since Max Eberl is already planning to change the squad structure next summer and let go of older, expensive squad players. Should a suitable offer come in, the club could part ways with Guerreiro as early as January – a solution that would benefit all parties involved.

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