Bayern Munich will look to sign Gavi, whose market value has zoomed to €90 million if he leaves Barcelona as a free agent.
According to reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Gavi is the subject of interest from Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions have been tracking the 18-year-old Barcelona wonderkid for years. And they will sign the youngster, whose market value is €90 million if he leaves as a free agent.
Gavi has capitalised on the financial mess engulfing Barcelona in the last few years. With the Blaugrana unable to shell out massive sums on top targets, they have had to dig into the academy reserves. And the Spaniard has grabbed his opportunity with both hands while also becoming a regular for his national side.
The 18-year-old wonderkid made his first-team debut as a 17-year-old at the onset of the 2021/22 season. Since then, the teenage prodigy has become a pivotal figure for Barcelona, with his market value zooming to €90 million. But Gavi’s long-term Barcelona future is uncertain following a recent controversy.
La Liga recently ruled Barcelona and Gavi’s agreement over a new contract as illegal. And with the Spanish international’s current deal expiring on June 30, he will potentially become a free agent. Such a situation has alerted Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City. And it has also captured the attention of Bayern Munich.
The interest from Bayern Munich is surprising, considering Thomas Tuchel has a loaded midfield unit at his disposal. But a closer look reveals a potential opportunity to invest in a midfielder. That is because Marcel Sabitzer and Ryan Gravenberch face uncertain futures at the Allianz Arena.
While Sabitzer might join Manchester United permanently, Gravenberch is a target for Liverpool. So Bayern Munich might need to invest in a top-class midfielder in the summer transfer window. And Gavi’s situation is an opportunity for Bayern Munich to pounce and hurt Barcelona.
Considering Gavi’s potential free-agent status, signing a player valued at €90 million for nothing will be a coup. But recent reports have claimed that the 18-year-old wonderkid is not ready to leave Barcelona. However, the youngster’s future will be out of his hands if Barcelona cannot pull the strings and register his new contract.