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Bayern Munich: Five left-back options to replace David Alaba

By Kiran Thakare

SINSHEIM, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 29: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) David Alaba of FC Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Bayern Muenchen at PreZero-Arena on February 29, 2020 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
SINSHEIM, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 29: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) David Alaba of FC Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Bayern Muenchen at PreZero-Arena on February 29, 2020 in Sinsheim, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) /
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LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 20: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Alex Telles of FC Porto controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Porto at BayArena on February 20, 2020, in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 20: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Alex Telles of FC Porto controls the ball during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Porto at BayArena on February 20, 2020, in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) /

Alex Telles

Alex Telles tops the list due to his availability in the transfer window and his quality. The Brazilian left-back has been one of the best full-backs in Europe over the last couple of seasons. The upcoming summer window is likely to be the best opportunity for Telles to take the next step in his career.

Telles is an attacking full-back that can heavily contribute in the final third. In the Liga NOS, Telles has made 13 goal contributions this season, which includes eight goals and five assists. The former Galatasaray defender can also operate on the left flank due to his attacking prowess. (Stats courtesy: Whoscored)

The Brazilian defender can play the role that Joshua Kimmich played in the final third while operating as a right-back in the last two seasons. Telles will be delivering dangerous crosses in the box consistently and also has the knack of scoring important goals. The Brazilian will have to improve defensively a bit to be a well-rounded full-back for a top team.

Telles currently has only one year left on his contract. Porto is unlikely to allow him to leave on a free transfer next summer, so Die Roten can get him for a decent fee. Telles turned 27 in December, so he is in the prime of his career and ready to start playing for a top club.