Lothar Matthäus confirms: Bayern set to sign Manchester City star

Bayern Munich are poised to shake up the European transfer market by bringing one of the world’s top defenders back to Germany.

Details: According to BILD, Bayern’s management has shown concrete interest in Manchester City’s Croatian centre-back, Joško Gvardiol.

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The news of a potential blockbuster transfer was confirmed by Bayern’s legendary former captain and current pundit, Lothar Matthäus. According to him, the Munich club has already made initial official enquiries and is sounding out the possibility of bringing the ex-RB Leipzig leader back to the Bundesliga.

This season, the Croatian defender has featured in 24 matches for the English club, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists. Transfermarkt currently values the player at €70 million.

Reminder: Manchester City has banned journalists from asking questions about Guardiola’s departure.