Bayern Munich director Max Eberl criticized teenager Paul Wanner after the midfielder chose to join PSV in a €15 million transfer.
- Wanner to join in PSV for €15 million
- Eberl accuses him of lacking courage
- Bayern's fifth departure in attack this summer.
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Bayern and Germany U-21 midfielder Wanner is set to join Dutch champions PSV for €15m (£10m/$18m). Bayern reportedly retain a buy-back option, but director Eberl criticised the 19-year-old, saying he should have stayed to fight for his chance. Eberl, who spoke to Wanner during his loan at Heidenheim last season, felt he would get more playing time at Bayern this season due to their limited attacking options.
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WHAT EBERL SAID?
"We want to believe in players and work with them who are keen to become Bayern Munich players. And that requires taking steps. And it also requires courage," Eberl said at a media briefing on Thursday as he confirmed a medical is scheduled in Netherlands.
He added: "We're relatively thin in attack, and everyone can see that. If a player still doesn't believe in his chances, then you just have to make a decision somehow."
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THE BIG PICTURE
Wanner became Bayern’s fifth attacking player to leave this summer, following an exodus that included Kingsley Coman, who joined Saudi side Al-Nassr on a lucrative contract. Praised as “blessed by God” and even considered as talented as Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala, Wanner’s potential departure worried fans. Bayern’s CEO reassured supporters, stating that director Eberl still sees him as part of the club’s future.
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WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN AND WANNER ?
Wanner was persuaded by PSV’s project, which includes Champions League football, providing valuable exposure for a young player. For Bayern, it remains to be seen whether they will reinforce their attack or go into the season with a depleted forward line
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