Raphael Guerreiro Verlässt FC Bayern München: Ablösefrei im Sommer
Nachdem bereits über einen möglichen Abschied von Leon Goretzka spekuliert wird, steht nun ein weiterer Abgang beim FC Bayern München fest: Raphael Guerreiro wird den Verein im kommenden Sommer verlassen.
Wie der deutsche Rekordmeister am Montag offiziell bekannt gab, wird der Vertrag des 32-jährigen Portugiesen in München nicht verlängert. Guerreiro wird die Bayern somit im Sommer ohne Ablösezahlung verlassen.
Sportvorstand Max Eberl äußerte sich dankbar: "Wir möchten uns bei Rapha herzlich für die gemeinsame Zeit bedanken. Er war auf dem Platz stets verlässlich, und Charaktere wie er bereichern jede Kabine", so Eberl. "Die Gespräche mit ihm verliefen sehr gut und waren von Vertrauen und Verständnis geprägt. Jetzt konzentrieren wir uns gemeinsam mit ihm auf unsere verbleibenden Saisonziele."
Guerreiro kam als Wunschspieler von Thomas Tuchel
Raphael Guerreiro wechselte im Sommer 2023 ablösefrei von Borussia Dortmund zum FC Bayern. Damals war Thomas Tuchel noch Cheftrainer des Rekordmeisters, der Guerreiro bereits in Dortmund sehr schätzte und ihn als flexiblen Linksverteidiger mit Freiheiten im Spielaufbau einsetzte.
Aufgrund seiner vielseitigen Fähigkeiten und trotz einiger Verletzungen war er zunächst ein wichtiger Bestandteil des Teams. An seine konstant starken Leistungen aus Dortmunder Zeiten konnte er jedoch nicht mehr gänzlich anknüpfen.
Spätestens seit dem Jahreswechsel fand sich Guerreiro unter dem neuen Trainer Vincent Kompany fast vollständig auf dem Abstellgleis wieder. Seit Mitte Januar absolvierte er lediglich zwei Kurzeinsätze in der Bundesliga (insgesamt 58 Minuten). Immerhin durfte er im Achtelfinal-Rückspiel der Champions League gegen Atalanta Bergamo über 83 Minuten mitwirken.
Bislang absolvierte Guerreiro 89 Pflichtspiele für den deutschen Rekordmeister, in denen ihm zwölf Tore und acht Vorlagen gelangen.
Kompany setzte kaum noch auf Guerreiro
In München wurde Guerreiro meist als Linksverteidiger eingesetzt, offenbarte dort jedoch immer wieder defensive Schwächen, die bereits aus seiner Zeit in Dortmund bekannt waren. Dies führte dazu, dass Kompany – trotz des langfristigen Ausfalls von Alphonso Davies – auf andere Alternativen auf dieser Position zurückgriff.
Der belgische Coach setzte dabei auf verschiedene Spieler wie Konrad Laimer, Josip Stanisic, Hiroki Ito oder sogar den eigentlich zentralen Mittelfeldspieler Tom Bischof, die auf der linken Seite den Vorzug vor Guerreiro erhielten.
Aus diesen Gründen wird der Vertrag des Europameisters von 2016 nicht verlängert. Die vielfältigen Optionen im Kader und die geringen Aussichten auf relevante Spielzeit unter Kompany machen eine Trennung für beide Seiten sinnvoll. Wohin es den Portugiesen ziehen wird, ist derzeit noch ungewiss. Im Dezember kursierten Gerüchte über Interesse von Juventus Turin und Benfica Lissabon. In seinem Heimatland hat Guerreiro bislang noch nie gespielt.
Raphael Guerreiro: Leistungsdaten und Statistiken
| Verein | Spiele | Tore | Torvorlagen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund | 224 | 40 | 50 |
| FC Lorient | 111 | 10 | 8 |
| FC Bayern München | 89 | 12 | 8 |
| SM Caen | 41 | 1 | 2 |
Raphael Guerreiro Leaves FC Bayern: Free Transfer This Summer
After speculation surrounding a possible departure of Leon Goretzka, another player's exit from FC Bayern Munich has now been confirmed: Raphael Guerreiro will leave the club this coming summer.
As the German record champion officially announced on Monday, the contract of the 32-year-old Portuguese will not be extended in Munich. Guerreiro will thus leave Bayern on a free transfer this summer.
Sporting director Max Eberl expressed his gratitude: "We would like to sincerely thank Rapha for our time together. He was always reliable on the pitch, and characters like him enrich every locker room," Eberl stated. "Our discussions with him were very good, characterized by trust and understanding. Now, together with him, we will focus on our remaining season goals."
Guerreiro Arrived as Thomas Tuchel's Desired Player
Raphael Guerreiro joined FC Bayern Munich on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023. At that time, Thomas Tuchel was still the head coach of the record champion, having highly valued Guerreiro at Dortmund and utilizing him as a versatile left-back with freedom in build-up play.
Due to his all-round abilities and despite some injuries, he was initially an important part of the team. However, he could not fully replicate his consistently strong performances from his time at Dortmund.
By the turn of the year at the latest, Guerreiro found himself almost completely sidelined under new coach Vincent Kompany. Since mid-January, he has made only two brief appearances in the Bundesliga (a total of 58 minutes). Nevertheless, he was able to play for 83 minutes in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Atalanta Bergamo.
To date, Guerreiro has played 89 competitive matches for the German record champion, scoring twelve goals and providing eight assists.
Kompany Barely Relied on Guerreiro Anymore
In Munich, Guerreiro was mostly deployed as a left-back, but repeatedly showed defensive weaknesses there, which were already evident during his time in Dortmund. This led Kompany – despite Alphonso Davies' long-term absence – to rely on other alternatives in this position.
The Belgian coach utilized various players such as Konrad Laimer, Josip Stanisic, Hiroki Ito, and even the natural central midfielder Tom Bischof, who were all preferred over Guerreiro on the left flank.
For these reasons, the contract of the 2016 European champion will not be extended. The diverse options within the squad and the limited prospects for significant playing time under Kompany make a separation sensible for both parties. Where the Portuguese will move next is currently uncertain. In December, rumors circulated about interest from Juventus Turin and Benfica Lisbon. Guerreiro has never played in his home country to date.
Raphael Guerreiro: Performance Data and Statistics
| Club | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borussia Dortmund | 224 | 40 | 50 |
| FC Lorient | 111 | 10 | 8 |
| FC Bayern Munich | 89 | 12 | 8 |
| SM Caen | 41 | 1 | 2 |
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