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Bayern’s Pavlovic is the central player in the national team, says advisor Hoeneß
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FC Bayern used Aleksandar Pavlovic 17 times in the league (two goals, two assists). He played in the Champions League three times this season
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After just one professional season at FC Bayern, Aleksandar Pavlovic is a European Championship candidate. His advisor Dieter Hoeneß outlines what the 20-year-old’s future should look like. He also reveals surprising contract details about his son and his coaching position at VfB Stuttgart.
According to his advisor Dieter Hoeneß, Bayern Munich’s midfield youngster Aleksandar Pavlovic will be a key player for the German national team in the future. The ex-professional said on Sport1’s “Doppelpass” program that the 20-year-old had “a chance” of being there at the upcoming European Championships. “I have the feeling that Julian Nagelsmann really likes Alex. The question will be whether he says it might be a tad too early. But I am absolutely sure: after the European Championships he will be an integral part of the national team.”
National coach Julian Nagelsmann nominates his squad for the home tournament on Thursday. The selection coach recently said in a Magenta TV interview that Pavlovic had become “in focus” “because we want to build a certain perspective towards the World Cup and want to build a team that is also capable of a good World Cup play”.
After just a few professional appearances, Nagelsmann had surprisingly invited the Munich native to the international matches against France and the Netherlands in March; The teenager at the time had to cancel because of an infection. Pavlovic is “a candidate who can perhaps jump on the European Championship bandwagon,” the national coach recently said. The fact that his squad even has space for 26 players should also increase Pavlovic’s chances.
Also part of the upheaval at FC Bayern?
The young professional also wants to continue to impress at the club after a strong debut season. Dieter Hoeneß, whose consulting agency represents Pavlovic, was asked on Sunday whether the midfielder would claim an important role at Bayern in the future. “Of course it is his wish,” replied the 71-year-old, “to fill this role. He has shown in many games that he can do that. I actually think he would be a good fit for this rebuild because he has the skills and perspective. He feels right at home at FC Bayern.” Pavlovic has a Bayern contract until June 2027.
According to his father and advisor Dieter Hoeneß, there have been interested parties for Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß. “This has nothing to do with FC Bayern,” said Hoeneß. There were “very interesting other clubs” that tried.
Sebastian Hoeneß, who was also considered a possible future Bayern coach and celebrated his 42nd birthday this Sunday, extended his contract with VfB Stuttgart in March until 2027. However, the contract with the Swabian Bundesliga club contains an exit clause. It is also about ensuring that the club creates the conditions for successful work, said Dieter Hoeneß.
VfB also built the 2nd league into the contract. “Sebastian wants to continue on the path with VfB Stuttgart,” he reiterated his son’s commitment. The constellation with CEO Alexander Wehrle and sports director Fabian Wohlgemuth fits “very well”.
Hoeneß’s career was programmed, says his father
Sebastian Hoeneß became VfB’s coach in the final phase of last season, saved the Swabians from relegation and has now led them to the Champions League in an outstanding season.
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According to Dieter Hoeneß, there was already contact with VfB as part of the separation from Pellegrino Matarazzo, who had to leave in October 2022. Sebastian Hoeneß only became Bruno Labbadia’s successor the following April and has rapidly developed into an interesting coaching personality.
“Basti’s entire career was geared towards eventually getting to where he is now. Nobody could have expected that things would happen so quickly at VfB,” said Dieter Hoeneß.
