Marcel Sabitzer left FC Bayern in a hurry on Tuesday, while Benjamin Pavard showed interest in Inter Milan – the transfer hustle and bustle at a glance.
The so-called “deadline days” in the winter transfer window are actually days when you can FC Bayern can put your feet up. But this Tuesday had it all. First the idea of Joao Cancelo – and about twelve hours later the spontaneous one Marcel Sabitzer’s last-minute escape to Manchester United.
Farewell to FC Bayern: Sabitzer moves to Manchester without further ado
“Marcel explained to us that he would like more playing time and is convinced that he will get it at United,” said Hasan Salihamidzic. The 28-year-old had informed the bosses of his willingness to change after the 1-1 draw against Frankfurt.
He was given a full minute of playing time by coach Julian Nagelsmann, the first and so far only one of 270 possible minutes in this football year 2023. Sabitzer is second to third choice in defensive midfield after Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka and Ryan Gravenberch.
Sabitzer was allowed to leave FC Bayern at the last second: Pavard’s offer was rejected
When everything was finally fixed, Sabitzer was quoted as saying: “I feel at the peak of my performance. I want to show my qualities at Manchester United.” He is planned as a replacement for the long-term injured Dane Christian Eriksen.
There is no purchase option. But Nagelsmann didn’t want to put any obstacles in the way of the man he took with him from Leipzig to Munich when he took office. By the way, it was different Benjamin Pavard. Although Inter Milan asked and the chronically dissatisfied defender would have been interested, the Frenchman was not allowed to leave. (hlr)
