After walking away with another Bundesliga title last season, it was obvious that a number of Bayern Munich stars would be retained for the 2021/22 campaign.
Hansi Flick had clearly thought his job was done with the Bavarians, and he moved quickly to accept a post with the German national team, which he’ll take up after the European Championship.
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In his place, the Julian Nagelsmann era will begin at the club, though there’s one surprising decision that has already been taken before his arrival.
Former Stoke City player, Eric Choupo-Moting, was signed from Paris Saint-Germain but can hardly be said to have been ripping it up in the German top-flight.
Indeed, as the Daily Mirror note, he only managed a paltry three goals in 22 league appearances during last season.
Despite that, the club, one would assume with Nagelsmann’s blessing, have offered him a two-year extension, taking him through to June 2023.
How good must his agent be…