First of all, it was a completely new situation for me. With my previous contract extensions, it was always just a question of what terms would I be renewing under? This time, there were concrete alternatives.
The Bayern Campus has been struggling over the years, reflected in the departure of many players who opted for better career opportunities elsewhere, along with criticism regarding the lack of a loan manager until 2023.
Bayern Munich academy prospect, Paul Wanner, has been heavily linked with a loan move and even a potential transfer away from Die Roten this summer, but despite interest from multiple clubs, the young German talent looks set to stay put, for the moment.
Honestly, that really made me angry. This disrespect is unacceptable. First of all, Markus Babbel should consider what he owes FC Bayern in the first place. Without Uli, he might never have had such a career. I know that these days, every one of these 'experts' feels the need to trumpet their opinion, but what Babbel said is the lowest of the low. To claim that Uli Hoeneß is FC Bayern's 'biggest problem' isn't just disrespectful, it's just plain stupid.
Christopher Nkunku is open to joining Bayern, even towards the end of the transfer window. Pini Zahavi maintains contact with Bayern and is aware that his client could become an option for them.
RB Leipzig is now pushing to sign Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea. They have opened talks about the 21-year-old central midfielder and plan further steps soon.