Germany defender Süle to leave Bayern Munich in summer

Germany defender Niklas Süle will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season after contract negotiations broke down, club chairman Oliver Kahn confirmed Wednesday.

Negotations with Süle were drawn out “and we have made him an offer“, said Kahn, but “he has not accepted this offer“.

The 26-year-old centre back Süle joined Bayern from Hoffenheim for 20 million euros (22.6 million dollars). He can leave for free in summer when his contract expires.

Bayern have long been searching for alternatives in the middle of their defence, though Kahn pointed out France’s World Cup winning full backs Lucas Hernandez and Benjamin could move inside.

There are “very many possibilities but it’s quite clear Bayern must always busy itself with players if one leaves us“, said Kahn.

Bayern have been linked to Chelsea duo Antonio Rüdiger and Andreas Christensen, both of whom would be available for free when the season ends.