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BAYERN MUNICH DELAY CALL ON RAPHAëL GUERREIRO AMID CONTRACT UNCERTAINTY

Bayern Munich face a contract dilemma with veteran defender Raphaël Guerreiro. The versatile Portuguese's deal expires in 2025, with the club weighing his squad value against a potential free transfer exit next summer.

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In 2023, Raphaël Guerreiro joined Bayern Munich on a free transfer. Borussia Dortmund was where Guerreiro played the majority of his career before joining the Bavarian powerhouses. The Portuguese defender has had some success with Bayern over the last two and a half years and is undoubtedly a Bundesliga veteran. But that period of time may be ending.

At the club, Raphaël Guerreiro performed as predicted. A versatile player who can play anywhere on the left wing and in the middle without creating any issues for the team. Like Konrad Laimer, he is the epitome of a superb signing.

He never achieved great success or a starting position with the team, but he was well worth the money. Bayern will have to make a tough choice because his contract expires in the summer, according to Georg Holzner of Kicker (via @iMiaSanMia):

Raphaël Guerreiro's future has been addressed by Bayern recently, although they have not yet reached a conclusion. Even though January would be the final opportunity to obtain a fee for him, Bayern is not giving the sale of Guerreiro top priority. It is believed to be more valuable to keep him in the squad through the end of the season. Next year, somewhere in the spring, there will be formal discussions with the athlete and his management. Everything is currently open from both sides.

Given that Guerreiro first joined the team on a free transfer, Bayern Munich is prepared to let him go. It may seem counterintuitive, but given that Guerreiro's contract is about to expire, it is unlikely that he will fetch more than 5 million euros at age 31.

Whatever they decide, a decision will need to be made quickly. However, given Bayern's present record and the potential importance of a flexible player in the Champions League knockout stages with any number of backline ailments, it could be a shame to trade him for a little sum of money.

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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