Benatia considering summer Bayern Munich exit

Defender's spot under threat from possible Mats Hummels arrival.

Posted Monday, May 02, 2016 by Foxsports.com

The 29-year-old defender has been linked with a summer move to Juventus and says he has not ruled out the possibility of leaving Allianz Arena at the end of the season.

Medhi Benatia is open to the possibility of leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season amid the club's interest in Mats Hummels.

Chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed the club's interest in the Germany international, although the defender has subsequently denied claims he has asked to join Bayern.

Talk of Hummels' return to Bayern has sparked speculation over Benatia's future at the Allianz Arena amid interest from Italian champion Juventus.

Former Roma center back Benatia left the door open to a Bayern exit following Saturday's 1-1 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach, with the Morocco international criticizing the club's public pursuit of Hummels.

"Hummels? He is a great player and would be welcomed here," Benatia was quoted as tellingSky Sport Italia. "In my case, if I have to leave Bayern at the end of this season, then I will leave.

"I will not do it like the managerial staff, who spoke about transfer rumors before an important game like the semifinals of the Champions league [against Atletico Madrid]. I am only thinking on finishing the season well and I want to live great emotions. I am talking about the Champions League, the Bundesliga title and the German Cup. In a player's career, it is important to live these moments."