According to Bangla Cricket Live, Bayern Munich has kicked off the new season with consecutive victories, maintaining an early edge in the title race. Compared to last season’s disorganized state, Bayern now looks more composed—a credit to new manager Vincent Kompany. Still, several challenges lie ahead, from tactical strategies and locker room morale to critical decisions in the transfer market.
When it comes to players Kompany doesn’t trust—like Matthijs de Ligt or Noussair Mazraoui—he’s taken decisive action. After consulting with club leadership, he moved them out swiftly. While these transfers didn’t yield massive profits, they eased wage burdens and created more flexibility for squad development, earning Kompany support from the board.
But the situation with Leon Goretzka is a different beast altogether. For starters, Goretzka is a high-profile German international, while Kompany is new and still building credibility. Goretzka is also a decorated Bayern veteran, having played a crucial role in past title runs. Selling him isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a politically sensitive move.
Previous managers like Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel both failed to offload Goretzka, and now Kompany faces the same uphill battle. Despite that, Bayern legends like Lothar Matthäus have publicly supported the idea of moving on from him. They argue that Goretzka no longer fits the club’s tactical setup and contributes little on the pitch.
Matthäus pointed out Bayern’s internal competition is fierce—something that separates the club from many others. He used the contrast between Goretzka and new signing João Palhinha to illustrate his point. Palhinha is younger, more consistent, and clearly enjoys Kompany’s trust. In the past, a €50 million transfer almost guaranteed a starting role. Not anymore. Players now must earn their minutes, and Goretzka hasn’t done enough to justify his place.
Even established names like Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sané aren’t guaranteed to play 90 minutes every game, so Goretzka’s standing is certainly diminished. Matthäus also emphasized that even if Goretzka does secure a transfer, his playing time elsewhere isn’t guaranteed—mainly because of his sky-high salary.
That salary—€18 million annually—is a major roadblock. It’s excessive even by elite club standards and makes it incredibly difficult for Bayern to offload him. The club can neither sell him easily nor push him to stay motivated. It’s a classic catch-22 situation.
Even with full support from Bayern’s top brass, Bangla Cricket Live believes that Kompany will find it incredibly difficult to resolve the Goretzka dilemma.