"This was the summer of 2022, a failed transfer class that also included Sadio Mané, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, and Mathys Tel. At the time Bayern was actually the picture of stability, with a front office apparently fulling backing second-year head coach Julian Nagelsmann, who was heavily involved in the recruitment process alongside sporting executives Hasan "Brazzo" Salihamidžić and Marco Neppe."
"Brassel, however, is correct in pointing out that Bayern had big names established at the position, starting with Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka. While Brassel identifies Kimmich's "wing-backish leanings" as something that leads Bayern to turning to João Palhinha, the Portuguese defensive mid or even his profile seemed far from a hot topic at the time - Nagelsmann's former RB Leipzig charges, Marcel Sabitzer, was the latest addition and "pressing machine" Konrad Laimer was soon to be next in line."
Ryan Gravenberch moved from AFC Ajax to Bayern Munich in summer 2022 but made only sporadic appearances in 2022/23 and sought a transfer to Liverpool. Pundit Andy Brassel described Bayern as chaotic and lacking a clear plan for Gravenberch, who faced heavy competition from established midfielders including Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka. Bayern's recruitment also added Marcel Sabitzer and Konrad Laimer, and the club showed interest in João Palhinha, further crowding midfield roles. Gravenberch was often deployed in attacking midfield behind Thomas Müller and Jamal Musiala, limiting his playing time. Bayern had been praised for signing a versatile youngster.
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