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Fur Die Bayern: Heynckes desperate to land Javi Martínez at any cost
Posted on 6/21/12 at 10:12 pm
Posted on 6/21/12 at 10:12 pm
The German Jupp Heynckes, the two-time former Athletic Bilbao boss and current Bayern Munich manager, has set his sights on bringing Javi Martínez to Germany at any cost to bolster his team for the coming seasons.
Heynckes is personally negotiating with the current Athletic chairman, Josu Urrutia, with whom he enjoys an excellent relationship. Urrutia was one of the linchpins of the Athletic Bilbao side that prospered under the German manager’s stewardship in the early 90’s.
The two saw one another in November last year following a Bayern Munich Champions League home tie at the Allianz Arena, with Athletic in action the following day in Salzburg. Heynckes told Urrutia that Martínez was a major part of his plans to turn Bayern into a team capable of winning in Europe and domestically, which are the Bavarian outfit’s targets for next season.
Urrutia’s response in the face of the German’s interest has been categorical: Athletic has no intention of paving the way for the departure of Javi Martínez or any of its other stars. This means that the only chance of convincing the club to part with the midfielder would be to meet the player’s release clause, which stands at €40 million. The fee reflects Martínez’s status as one of the highest-paid members of the Bilbao squad, with wages of €2 million a year after tax.
Heynckes is personally negotiating with the current Athletic chairman, Josu Urrutia, with whom he enjoys an excellent relationship. Urrutia was one of the linchpins of the Athletic Bilbao side that prospered under the German manager’s stewardship in the early 90’s.
The two saw one another in November last year following a Bayern Munich Champions League home tie at the Allianz Arena, with Athletic in action the following day in Salzburg. Heynckes told Urrutia that Martínez was a major part of his plans to turn Bayern into a team capable of winning in Europe and domestically, which are the Bavarian outfit’s targets for next season.
Urrutia’s response in the face of the German’s interest has been categorical: Athletic has no intention of paving the way for the departure of Javi Martínez or any of its other stars. This means that the only chance of convincing the club to part with the midfielder would be to meet the player’s release clause, which stands at €40 million. The fee reflects Martínez’s status as one of the highest-paid members of the Bilbao squad, with wages of €2 million a year after tax.
This post was edited on 6/21/12 at 10:13 pm
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Posted on 6/21/12 at 11:37 pm to Dandy Lion
Would. frick.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 11:41 pm to hendersonshands
Hat retweeted a story claiming its a done deal
Posted on 6/21/12 at 11:45 pm to Caplewood
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Hat retweeted a story claiming its a done deal
I don't know. Martínez's people would have had to force the issue (which I doubt), as I don't see Bayern paying that fee.
I do know everyone (players) in Spain is abuzz about Germany, as Raúl came back talking up the league big time.
Posted on 6/21/12 at 11:47 pm to Dandy Lion
<----click thatPosted on 6/21/12 at 11:53 pm to Caplewood
Holy shite. I can't believe my eyes.
Not only the transfer fee, but they triple his salary?
He'd be the highest paid player on the squad. This can't be right.
Not only the transfer fee, but they triple his salary?
He'd be the highest paid player on the squad. This can't be right.
Posted on 6/22/12 at 12:05 am to Dandy Lion
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Red Robbery on Twitter: Kicker are now claiming that Bayern could get Martinez for significantly less than 40m. I'll try to find the link. Found it "Transfer from Javi Martinez is getting closer Whether Bayern can wait that long? In the club they are certainly impressed by Guardiola. While the Bavarians had to do after Giovanni Trapattoni, the maxim of language any more experiments, but given the opportunity to undertake such a trainer, a rethink has taken place. Sports Director Nerlinger, it applies a clear strategy and Guardiola has been identified as possible candidates. Just as Edin Dzeko and Javi Martinez. The midfielder from Bilbao stands currently at a transfer solution - far away from that lunatic enshrined separation of 40 million €. " LINK
Posted on 6/22/12 at 1:35 am to Dandy Lion
From what I've been reading, Bayern and Martinez have already agreed upon a salary. So now Bayern and Bilbao are negotiating a transfer fee. If Bilbao refuse to sell, Bayern can pay the 40 mil and buyout his contract with Bilbao.
I don't want Bayern to spend 40 mil on any player right now. I understand how good Martinez is and how good he will be, but man. That's a lot of money. Hopefully Bilbao will cut us a deal.
Tymo would be gone so Bayern would have Schweiny, Kroos, Gustavo, and Martinez who can all play in the central midfield spot. Very impressive.
I don't want Bayern to spend 40 mil on any player right now. I understand how good Martinez is and how good he will be, but man. That's a lot of money. Hopefully Bilbao will cut us a deal.
Tymo would be gone so Bayern would have Schweiny, Kroos, Gustavo, and Martinez who can all play in the central midfield spot. Very impressive.
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