Friend Rules Out Nkunku Transfer To Bayern – Reports Of Chelsea Swap With Tel

Ex-Leipziger “not an issue”

This article first appeared on January 13th. at 10:14 p.m. and was subsequently updated with new information.

Mathys Tel actually wants to make it to FC Bayern, but he is also said to be at the top of Chelsea FC’s wish list. According to consistent media reports, a remarkable idea has now come from London, which also includes the former Leipzig resident Christopher Nkunku. However, Bayern’s sports director Christoph Freund caught this straight away.

According to a report in the “Bild” newspaper, reporters Fabrizio Romano and Kerry Hau also wrote about the suggestion of swapping the two players. If Bayern reservist Tel goes to the Blues, Nkunku, who also gets little playing time, could move to Munich in return.

Not only reports about Tel’s desire to join Bayern, but also statements from sports director Max Eberl had recently clearly indicated that he would remain with the German record champions. “With Mathys, he is fully part of our planning,” said Eberl. “The offensive squad is broad, but not too broad.” Nevertheless, according to reports, initial discussions have taken place between the clubs.

But Nkunku’s London salary is also a problem. The Frenchman, who is represented by star advisor Pini Zahavi, is expected to receive the equivalent of 17.8 million euros at Stamford Bridge. Tel is expected to receive a salary of 4 million to 5 million euros from the English team. The young professional has only been in the starting line-up twice in the current Bundesliga season. Nkunku has started three Premier League games. There are two goals from 18 league appearances. Nkunku, on the other hand, was accurate in the European Cup. Tel has not scored in any competition this season. Both players still have a contract with their club until 2029.

The TV channel “Sky” reported late on Monday evening that FC Bayern had nevertheless reached an agreement with Nkunku and that the contract details had already been negotiated. The Frenchman is Munich’s number one transfer target for this winter and should be signed permanently. However, the deal is considered difficult to implement, which is why the idea of ​​a Tel exchange came about.

FC Bayern: Friend rules out Nkunku transfer

Bayern sporting director Freund commented on the speculation surrounding Tel and Nkunku on Tuesday morning. When asked whether the latter was an issue as a way to strengthen the offensive, the Austrian said: “No! If it’s the case that we continue into the season like this, and that’s our plan, then it’s not an issue that we’ll bring someone in over the course of the season because we’re very, very well positioned – both in terms of quality and numbers .”

He also made it clear that Tel’s departure was by no means being forced: “We had really good discussions and it is our clear plan that we will do this with Mathys at FC Bayern Munich and that he should make it here too! (…) We are convinced of that – and so is Mathys. That’s why we won’t do much in our squad (…). That’s why we had discussions before Christmas, together with the player and with the agent. We have had repeated discussions and the clear goal is for Mathys to make a breakthrough with us. We believe in it too, Mathys believes in it! And that’s why it’s currently not an issue for us to focus on other things.”