Bayern Munich fans got glimpses of Jonathan Tah leading the defense during the Club World Cup. The German international did well in the tournament, apart from the clash against Benfica. Die Roten hope to see him play a crucial role for the team next season after excelling for Bayer Leverkusen over the last two seasons.
The signing of Tah effectively finished Bayern’s summer business in the defensive area of the squad. Despite the serious injury to Alphonso Davies, the Bundesliga champions have no plans to sign a left-back. Meanwhile, the heart of defense is also well covered with an adequate number of center-backs.
Further movement in central defense will depend on the departures. Dayot Upamecano is in talks with Bayern to sign a new deal. The future of Kim Min-jae is uncertain, but Bayern have yet to receive concrete offers for him. The Bavarian club is keeping a close eye on market opportunities and potential replacements if the South Korean defender leaves later in the summer.
According to The Athletic, Bayern are one of the several clubs in Europe that are interested in Chelsea defender Renato Veiga. The versatile Portuguese defender is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after spending the second half of last season on loan at Juventus.
Veiga delivered impressive performances for Juventus last season. The Serie A side is reportedly keen on signing Veiga permanently, but the transfer demands of Chelsea are a major stumbling block for them.
Chelsea cannot guarantee Veiga adequate gametime next season, which suggests a permanent departure is looking likely this summer. The London-based club can ask for a significant fee this summer since the defender excelled in Turin and has six years left on his contract.
Veiga’s versatility can further strengthen Bayern’s defense
The Portuguese defender primarily plays in the heart of defense. However, he can also slot in the left-back position and played in the defensive midfield position during his youth career. He certainly gives a lot of tactical flexibility.
Veiga is just 21, making him a long-term signing for any club that agrees to a deal with Chelsea this summer. He has already shown great potential at the top level and will continue to get better with more experience.
As things stand, Veiga will be a luxury signing for Bayern since they have all areas covered in defense. Moreover, Bayern desperately need new forwards. They cannot allocate funds for a defender right now. However, the departure of Kim Min-jae may see Bayern pursue a move for Veiga.