It is an open secret that Julian Nagelsmann wants a new defense chief. According to reports, the 34-year-old is desperately looking for a communicative central defender who can lead the defensive in the future. However, those responsible at Säbener Straße see no real need to strengthen the defensive line again. According to current media reports, Benjamin Pavard is looking to the new role as defense boss for the German record champions.
After three years in the “unloved” right-back position, Benjamin Pavard is finally allowed to play in his desired position in central defense in the new season. The signing of Noussair Mazraoui puts the Frenchman in the center of defence. As the “kicker” reports, the 26-year-old would like to attack fully in his favorite position.
Pavard wants to take on more responsibility at Bayern
According to “kicker” information, Pavard would like to become “the new defensive leader” at Bayern. The sheet relies on information from the immediate environment of the player. Accordingly, the 2018 world champion has a big goal in mind: as a leading player, he wants to win the Champions League again with Munich. At the 2020 triumph, Pavard was not on the pitch due to injury.
It is also interesting: Pavard apparently has a preferred candidate with whom he would like to play together in central defense next season. He would like to form the new central defender duo with Lucas Hernandez at the record champions.
It will be exciting to see if Pavard can live up to his own standards. One thing is clear: With the departure of Niklas Süle and the commitment of Mazraoui, the French international is not in a bad starting position. With Dayot Upamecano and Tanguy Nianzou, Julian Nagelsmann has two other options against which Pavard must first assert himself.
