Real Madrid: It looks like it will be a busy summer for Real Madrid. They have been linked with a host of players now. Now, it looks like they will be locking horns with arch-rivals Barcelona in the transfer market for Benjamin Pavard.
According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in the Frenchman. Benjamin Pavard has been a regular for the Bavarians but he could be sold next summer.
The Bundesliga giants have already signed Noussair Mazraoui. The former Ajax defender has given tough competition to the Frenchman. Thus Bayern Munich are also open to selling the defender.
Pavard’s contract expires in 2024. Next summer he will have just one year left on his contract. Also, the Bavarians are looking for replacements for the Frenchman.
Reinforcements at Right back for Real Madrid and Barca
Both the El Clasico rivals are in need of reinforcements at the right-back position. Los Blancos currently have Dani Carjval as a right-back. The Spaniard hasn’t been at his best in recent times.
He has been inconsistent and there is no real competition for the right-back spot. Real Madrid only have Alvaro Odriozola and Lucas Vasquez as backups. Although they can get the job done for the season but in the long run, Los Blancos will need to strengthen that area.
As for Barcelona Hector Bellerín and Jules Kounde are their right-back options. Bellerínis no longer in his best form. The Spaniard has struggled to be injury free in recent times.
While Jules Kounde is better as a center-back. That is the position for which he was signed for Barca. Thus Benjamin Pavard will be a good upgrade for both clubs.
Benjamin Pavard the story so far
The Frenchman burst onto the scene in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He was the right-back for the French side that won the World Cup. Pavard’s goal against Argentina in the 2018 World Cup was also voted as the best goal of the tournament.
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A good show in the World Cup earned him a move to Bayern Munich. At the Allianz Arena, he has won every club trophy. He was also a part of the Bayern Munich team that won the treble in the year 2020. So far he has won three Bundesliga titles as well.
It is also important to note here that he is only 26 years old. He is yet to reach his prime form as well. At such a tender age he has already gained a lot of quality experience as well. Also, considering he has already played for Bayern, he is well-equipped to handle the pressure of playing for a big club.
However, it remains to be seen where he ends in the summer. Both Spanish giants have other areas to focus on as well. Also, there will be other clubs who would be interested in him as well.
