Clear statements from Mönchengladbach actually indicate an end to the transfer poker around Yann Sommer with FC Bayern. But speculation about a goalkeeper change continues.
According to information from “Bild”, FC Bayern can still hope for a transfer from Yann Sommer. According to the report, Munich would have to pay more for the goalkeeper of the Bundesliga competitor from Mönchengladbach than originally planned.
According to this, the Gladbach club leadership would be willing to give up the Swiss, who was contractually bound until the end of June, for a sum of between eight and ten million euros. According to reports, the previous offer from the German record champions was four million euros.
Most recently, Borussia had ruled out a change in their top performer. “We will not give up Yann Sommer. That’s what we told Bayern,” said sporting director Roland Virkus of the “Rheinische Post.” Coach Daniel Farke made a similar statement: “We see no reason and have no intention of giving him up.”
Summer departure would be a bitter loss
Many observers rate the statements as part of the negotiation poker to drive up the price for the 34-year-old. The rumored transfer fee of up to ten million euros is an expression of the high regard that Sommer enjoys from the top management, the coaching staff and the fans. From a sporting point of view, the departure would be a heavy loss.
The Bundesliga eight would love to extend the contract with the veteran until 2026. But a possible free transfer for the new season increases the willingness of the club bosses to give it up this winter and thus redeem money.
Because this income would be needed in the search for a replacement for Sommer. The Australian national goalkeeper Matthey Ryan (FC Copenhagen) or summer compatriot Yvon Mvogo (FC Lorient) were traded in the media as possible successor candidates.
The current favorite is Jonas Omlin (28) from Switzerland. The HSC Montpellier goalkeeper has been part of the Swiss national team since 2018 and was in the squad for the World Cup in Qatar. The Gladbach club management also has high hopes for 21-year-old homegrown Jan Olschowsky (21).
Source: Stern
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