Nagelsmann on his goal for the World Cup: "My statement from before stands. I have repeatedly emphasized that we want to become world champions. For me, there's a difference between wanting it and saying that we will do it. Every player has a duty to show that on the pitch"
Nagelsmann added on Bischof: "He often played at Bayern in a different position to the one we need him here. I told him he was really close. We discussed his name until the last moment. I think he played just 30% of possible minutes, he will certainly play more in the future. He will also play major tournaments for Germany in the future. I rate him highly. Of course he was sad and frustrated, but he reacted well. He will have a big future"
Julian Nagelsmann on Tom Bischof: "We have many talented players who have what it takes to play in a World Cup. Be it Said (El Mala), Assan (Ouédraogo), or Tom. We didn't call them up for various reasons. There's a lot of competition for Tom's position. I think the appearances he made have been good. But he hasn't played in many crucial matches. I told him he was incredibly close. I think very highly of him."
Herbert Hainer on whether Bayern are concerned that Alphonso Davies might risk his long-term health to play at the World Cup: "There's no concern, because there is very close coordination between the medical departments of FC Bayern and Canada. Of course, he has a huge desire to play at the World Cup in his country. On the other hand, he also knows very well that he still has many years ahead of him, and that he must prioritize his health above everything else. But as I said, there's very close coordination between the medical departments, and they will handle it properly" [@BILD]
Joško Gvardiol is known to be a big Bayern fan and can certainly imagine a move to Munich. The Croatian defender is looking to leave Manchester City. However, Bayern are likely to be deterred by a €75-90m price tag. It's highly questionable that the club would be willing to invest such a sum [@StefanKumberger, @SPORT1]
BREAKING: Julian Nagelsmann has decided to call Manuel Neuer up for the World Cup as #1
If today's injury is not serious, Neuer will be on the plane to the US this summer
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Sven Ulreich: “I’m very happy: I feel good, I still have a great passion for football – and FC Bayern has simply grown on me. We have a great team with a great coaching staff, and within our goalkeeping team, we're enjoying every day. It’s great to see how everything keeps developing, and I’m sure that everything is possible again next season.”
Bayern held a farewell party for Leon Goretzka yesterday. Goretzka declared the theme a 'white party', where all guests had to wear all white. The players and their partners, the coaching staff, club employees as well as the club's bosses were there [📸 @BILD]
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad have contacted and held talks with Max Eberl to discuss the possibility of hiring him to lead the club's sporting project. Talks have stalled and have not led to an agreement due to differences regarding vision and future strategy. Al-Ittihad are considering other names for the job [@majed_ma_10, @ariyadhiah]