Chelsea have received a boost in their search for Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule with the news that they are in no rush to start discussions on a new deal in Germany.
The 26-year-old is currently in his fifth season with the Bavarians after joining Hoffenheim in 1899 in 2017. He is a regular starter for manager Julian Nagelsmann and has received the go-ahead in five of Bayern’s six Bundesliga games. this season. And it has been a successful start to the campaign for the champions, with 16 points that have seen them top the initial standings.
The German international has been a key component of the team since arriving at the Allianz Arena. He made 27 top flight appearances in his first season and increased it by four in 2018-2019.
However, the following season was a disaster as he tore his ACL in just his eighth league game. The Frankfurt-born ace returned for the delayed Champions League and made a substitute appearance when Bayern beat Paris Saint-Germain in the final.
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Last season saw 20 starts as a thigh injury kept him out of the game for a time in April this year. But that didn’t stop the Blues from bonding with the man who has been international 35 times with Germany.
Rumors emerged of a possible rift between player and club in February after comments from Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. He hinted that the center-back may need to be “flexible” about the terms of his new contract.
The Germany legend suggested that other clubs might offer him a better deal, and Manchester United is believed to be interested as well. But it’s the Chelsea bond that seems the strongest and the latest news will be music to your ears.
Sule has all the aces
Chelsea are among the favorites to win the Premier League title this season. They have started well and sit just one point behind Liverpool, which leads the table.
Coach Thomas Tuchel has assembled a talented team that is also looking to defend their Champions League title. Therefore, West Londoners are an attractive proposition for any player and may be of interest to Close.
Bayern want to schedule talks with the elongated cap, but Abendzeitung (via football.london) suggests they are getting stuck in the dialogue. Sule will be out of contract at the end of the season and will be available on a free transfer.
Bayern are desperate to prevent that from happening and want to tie it to new terms as soon as possible. They must act fast, as he will be able to negotiate with potential new clubs from January.
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