Yann Sommer, keeper of Borussia Mönchengladbach, here in Switzerland’s round of 16 once morest Portugal, is said to be the preferred candidate for Bayern Munich to succeed Manuel Neuer.
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Yann Sommer (34), goalkeeper of Borussia Mönchengladbach, is currently recovering from the exertion of the Winter World Cup in Qatar, in which he took part with the Swiss national team.
The 34-year-old will soon be back in charge of the foals. But: will the Swiss return to the Lower Rhine at all? After all, the rumors are growing more and more that summer is at the top of the wish list of the FC Bayern Munich should stand in order to replace regular keeper Manuel Neuer (36), who failed due to a broken leg, with immediate effect.
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Will Yann Sommer never return to the Gladbach goal?
Yann Sommergoalkeeper of Borussia Monchengladbach, is currently still on relaxing vacation. After the World Cup in Qatar, where he lost to Portugal with Switzerland in the round of 16 (1:6), the 34-year-old has to gather strength for the second half of the season in the Bundesliga.
Whether he will continue to guard the goal of the foals in this one is currently more open than ever. Because: Sommer, whose contract on the Lower Rhine expires in 2023, is currently being traded hotly at record champions Bayern Munich.
True, it had repeatedly in the past rumours there was a possible interest from Munich, but it has never been as realistic as this time.
The reason: Bayern’s number one, Manuel Neuer, recently broke his leg on a skiing holiday and will definitely no longer be available to his club this season.
And: The actual number two, Alexander Nübel (26), is currently on loan to AS Monaco. Although the Bayern bosses are currently trying to bring Nübel back to Säbener Straße early, they have not yet been successful. On the contrary! An agreement with the goalkeeper is not in sight and is also becoming increasingly unlikely, as various media reports unanimously.
For this reason, Bayern should now seriously consider signing a keeper as a new replacement. And: Like the pay TV station “Sky“ reported on Monday (December 19, 2022), Sommer should be the absolute dream candidate of those responsible.
Probably also because the Swiss has not yet extended his contract with VfL and might be available for a relatively small fee. In addition: According to information from “Sky”, the 34-year-old can even imagine moving to the Bavarian capital.
“How serious Bayern’s for Gladbach’s number one is is shown by the fact that Munich and Nübel only speak to Sommer,” emphasizes the pay TV broadcaster.
Will Sommer, who missed the last Bundesliga match before the World Cup due to an ankle injury, never return to Gladbach?
One thing is certain: the German record champions are said to have already contacted the summer camp, the talks are running in the background. It is still unclear when a decision can be expected and whether Sommer will really leave Borussia following eight years.
True, manager has Roland Virkus (56) has repeatedly emphasized in the past how important the goalkeeper is for his team, but he also pointed out that the Chances for the Swiss to staydespite the offer for a contract extension, is “fifty-fifty”.
The 56-year-old also noted that Sommer also has his personal goals in mind. “Maybe you want to play at another club once more, maybe you want to win another championship,” he said.
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A goal that summer in Bavaria might possibly achieve quite quickly. After the previous 15 matchdays, FCB are enthroned with a four-point lead in second place at the top of the Bundesliga table.