Bayern Munich Reopens Pursuit of Manchester City’s Joško Gvardiol

Former Bayern Munich captain Lothar Matthäus mentioned on Sky Sport that the club is already making preliminary inquiries for Gvardiol. The defender, who can play left‑back or centre‑back, joined Manchester City from RB Leipzig in 2023 for a reported €90 million fee. Bayern were previously linked to the Croatian and were said to be finalists before he chose the Premier League side.

- Matthäus stated Bayern Munich are “already making initial inquiries” for Gvardiol. - The remarks came from a Sky Sport interview, marking the first public confirmation of renewed interest. - Bayern’s earlier pursuit in 2023 ended when City secured the player, with the club reportedly paying around €90 million. - Gvardiol’s current contract with Manchester City runs to June 2028.

The renewed inquiry suggests Bayern view Gvardiol as a potential upgrade to their defensive options alongside Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah. Bayern conceded 45 goals in the Bundesliga last season, ranking fourth among the league’s top‑six clubs, while City conceded just 28 goals, the lowest in the Premier League. A successful move would likely require meeting City’s valuation, which could start near €100 million, exceeding the original €90 million outlay. Bayern allocated roughly €120 million for transfers in the 2024‑25 window, indicating financial capacity to pursue a high‑value target. Personal terms would also need agreement with a player under long‑term contract, adding complexity to negotiations.