(GSM) – Franz Beckenbauer believes that Bayern München lack a central defender of Gerard Pique’s mold.
Pique, who has been likened to Beckenbauer in his playing style, has been tipped by the German legend to match his own achievements.
“Gerard Pique has an incredible career ahead of him,” he told El Mundo Deportivo. ”Now he is a champion with Spain, as he was with the club. It’s been an amazing progression.”
However, Beckenbauer, who led Germany to success at the 1990 World Cup, feels that it would be impossible for Bayern to make a swoop for Pique from Barcelona.
“I’ve told Louis van Gaal that Bayern lacks a central defender like him,” he added. ”With Pique, we would do well, although I do not think Barca will let him go.”
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