In the past few days, there have been increasing reports that Bayern are aiming for a timely contract extension with Lucas Hernandez. The 26-year-old has now commented on his sporting future and brought a return to Atletico Madrid into play.
In the summer of 2019, Hernandez switched from Atletico Madrid to FC Bayern for 80 million euros. The central defender is still the most expensive transfer in the club’s history. After initial teething problems, the Frenchman has now established himself in Munich. According to consistent media reports, Bayern would like to retain the defensive all-rounder in the long term. Hernandez is only contractually bound to the German record champions until 2024.
“Atletico is the club that gave me everything”
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According to reports, the French national player should also be open to an extension at FCB. The 26-year-old can also imagine a return to Atletico Madrid: “If the opportunity arises, why not?” he explained in an interview with “El Partidazo de COPE” when asked about a possible comeback at the Rojiblancos .
According to Hernandez, he owes a lot to Atletico: “It’s the club that gave me everything. And the fact that I’m here in Germany today, for example, has to do with the opportunities I was offered at Atletico.” The central defender went through all the youth departments in Madrid and made the leap to the first team there in 2015.
