On Saturday noon, when asked about Nordi Mukiele’s situation, who hasn’t appeared for Paris since early December, Luis Enrique gave his usual speech. He mentioned the necessity, within a dense squad, to earn one’s place and demonstrate competitiveness. At that moment, the Parisian coach knew that the French international defender was the subject of a significant approach. Interested for several years, dating back to his second year at Leipzig in 2020, the German club has made a move recently by submitting an offer for a paid loan with a purchase option.The exact amount has not been precisely revealed, but it is estimated to be around $30 million. Both parties have continued to negotiate in recent days. Paris, which maintains good relations with the Bavarians, has not shut the door on this deal. If it were to be finalized, this departure would allow the Parisian club to achieve one of its few recent capital gains (Mukiele was purchased for $12 million in 2022).Nordi Mukiele is tempted by Bayern Munich, its prestige. A come-back in Bundesliga that he knows well also interests the player, who knows that he’ll have more playing time in the second half of the season in the hope to secure a spot with France for Euro 2024. (@lequipe) pic.twitter.com/q3nEtyVFLU— ᴇѕᴇᴛ (@esetfcb) January 8, 2024 Bayern, led by Thomas Tuchel, has made the French player a priority. Firstly, because he can cover several defensive positions. Secondly, because the German coach, who had already tried to attract Mukiele when he was at Chelsea in 2022, intends to recruit players this winter who can bring immediate added value (and European experience). These are criteria that Mukiele meets (39 European matches).Arriving at PSG in 2022, the former Montpellier player (under contract until 2027) took the time to reflect before positioning himself in this matter. The status of the German club, the possibility of rediscovering a sporting environment that he appreciates, but above all, the potential playing time played a role in his decision. If he wants to have a small chance of playing for France in the European Championship later this year, Mukiele knows that he must have significant playing time during this return phase. Mukiele, who can play any position in defence, was absent for a long time last year after his hamstring operation.##NAJAVA_MECA_7785783##Luis Enrique, who is very attached to his 3-man build-up structure – with an offensive right-back – hasn’t given him regular starts. For this departure to be finalized, however, the Parisians have set an important condition. Finding his successor. The sports management has been searching for several days for this quest. Lens’ Kevin Danso profile has been explored but without success. In parallel with this search, the Parisian leaders are looking to rebuild their midfield. Not just with an arrival. Renato Sanches, whose loan with AS Roma is expected to end, is being sought after by Turkish giants Besiktas.
