Gravenberch Unhappy At Bayern And Wants Liverpool Move (1 Viewer)

[MartinGee]

Bayern Munich midfielder, Ryan Gravenberch has expressed his desire for more regular first-team football in the upcoming season. Gravenberch joined Bayern from Ajax for an initial fee of €18m last summer, but has struggled to gain game time in his debut season at the Allianz Arena.

Despite making 27 appearances across all competitions, he has only started three games, with his only Bundesliga start being taken off at half-time against Borussia Monchengladbach in February. There have been reports of Liverpool being interested in the 20-year-old, but Bayern are reportedly reluctant to sell him and want him to remain in their first-team squad.

Gravenberch, who is under contract until June 2027, has voiced his frustration and emphasized the need for more playing time in the next season.

"In the beginning, of course, I had to get used to it here. A new environment," Gravenberch told Dutch news outlet VI, "Everything goes so much faster, sometimes training sessions just felt like competitions. But I feel that getting used to it has been behind me for a while now."

The midfielder added: "Training and playing at the top level for a year is beautiful and instructive. Although playing, it is mainly training.

"That has to change next season, then I really want to play weekly again. I haven't spoken to the club management yet, so just wait and see what happens. But it is clear that this role does not match my expectations."

Thomas Tuchel, the head coach of Bayern Munich who took over last month after the dismissal of Julian Nagelsmann, has acknowledged the abilities of Gravenberch. However, he has advised the midfielder to be patient and wait for regular starts.

"I see his qualities in training," Tuchel told reporters, as quoted by The Mirror, shortly after his appointment. "It's hard to try things now. He's training well.

"He's a number eight who can turn and dribble very well. Now it's about being patient. It's about fighting to be there."

It is uncertain if Gravenberch will receive the desired amount of playing time in the upcoming season. Moreover, his position may become more competitive with the arrival of Konrad Laimer on a free transfer from RB Leipzig this summer. If Gravenberch seeks to leave, Liverpool is likely to be the first team interested in signing him. However, Manchester United, managed by Gravenberch's former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, and Arsenal are also reportedly monitoring his situation.