The France international will join the Bundesliga champions in time for next season, but some Stuttgart fans have turned on their former favourite
Benjamin Pavard says he hopes Stuttgart fans will understand why he has chosen to leave the club to join Bayern Munich, arguing that the Bavarians the best in the world.
The France international signed a deal in January to join the Bundesliga champions when his contract at Stuttgart expires in the summer.
The 22 year-old will play out the remained of his deal at the Mercedes-Benz Arena before joining up with his new teammates in July.
And Pavard says he expects that, in spite of some initial anger at the move, fans of the club will eventually come to sympathize with his decision to move to the champions.
"Some fans do not understand because Bayern is an enemy club,” Pavard said in an interview with Telefoot.
“They were angry at me, but deep down, they know it's the best opportunity.
“Bayern, I could not refuse them. For me, it's the best club in the Bundesliga, one of the best clubs in the world, if not the best. I've always believed in myself, I have confidence in my qualities.
"There are people who doubt me, but not me. I want to show that I do not doubt myself.”
Pavard could be joined at the Allianz Arena next season by countryman Lucas Hernandez.
The fellow France international has been heavily linked with a move from Atletico Madrid to the Bundesliga champions, and Pavard says he would welcome the 23 year-old in Munich should he too choose to the take the plunge.
"I hope he's coming because he's a very good friend and a footballer with a lot of potential,” said Pavard.
“He showed it in club and at the World Cup. I’ve sent him some messages, because it would be a very good thing for Munich."
Pavard, who scored one of the goals of the tournament as France knocked out Argentina en route to winning the World Cup, is hopeful of being included in coach Didier Deschamps’ squad for the Euro 2020 qualifier against Moldova later in March.
"I am at the disposal of the coach,” he said.
“If he puts me in central defence, I will give myself thoroughly. If he puts me on the right, the same. I will do everything to be in the list in March."
Mishan007
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you're welcome, you'll playing CB, you can't simply bench kimmich
dahbkpruz
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Yeah we got chu, but we don't need Hernandez..
Titciprs
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come on we need you
zif
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yes man yes great
Biailmos
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Next season line up for Bayern Munchen 1-Neuer 2-Kimmich 3-Alaba 4-Pavard 5-Hernandez or Sule 6-Thiago 7-Gnabry 8-Tolliso or Martinez 9-Lewandowski or Timo Werner 10-James or Muller 11-Coman or Davies. Bavarians hoyeee,Mia San Mia!
SIMSV_
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But how are we going to use Alaba, pavad, kimmich and Hernandez together I just don't understand they are all full backs which need to be playing always...m
Competition is always good though.. Pavard will play CB
Cucmorty
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yeh but pavard made a good choice
krishnademon
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good sign low price
Cucmorty
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Stuttgart are probably still denying it
We all know
Cucmorty
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ya i agree
Stephan Alexis
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i do hope he finds his place in bayern and as he say he wont doubt his self thats is great our defense are getting old so we need youngster with speed
kodbcelpuy
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gm its true an we have prove it ta all teams
Shadevil
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But how are we going to use Alaba, pavad, kimmich and Hernandez together I just don't understand they are all full backs which need to be playing always...m
Pavard and Hernandez are CB but can also play as FB
RockyATM
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one of our best signings yet!
MrProdg
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But how are we going to use Alaba, pavad, kimmich and Hernandez together I just don't understand they are all full backs which need to be playing always...m
Best players will play
Bavaria84
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He simply responded back to his president that he is leaving hahahaha
Anasjamac
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nice
promis
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But how are we going to use Alaba, pavad, kimmich and Hernandez together I just don't understand they are all full backs which need to be playing always...m
Newtondu
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Bayern had a press conference and everything to confirm the deal, but Stuttgart denies a deal is done. Very strange situation.
Howord12
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It’s a release clause which Bayern will pay, I’m pretty sure we even announced the player. He agreed to join and has said he will play for us. To say something like this you must be in denial or just straight up mad
herrlish
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Bayern and Pavard have agreed a deal, but Stuttgart hasn't received any money yet. And since they didn't receive any money, the deal isn't "done done".
buging
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Bayern had a press conference and everything to confirm the deal, but Stuttgart denies a deal is done. Very strange situation.
oiiopps
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Pavard and Bayern say yes, Stuttgart say no.
zombieer
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I’m so confused is he going to Bayern or no
Lingaluards
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It is a done deal. Bayern have already told Stuttgart that we intend to hit his release clause in the summer, which is only active then. However the player has already agreed to join Bayern and only wants to join Bayern. Stuttgart are just saying no because it is not up to them.
addition
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Nothing. At gnabry, Bremen has not said all the time that they do not have an offer yet.
Omaha
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What else should they say if Bavaria has not yet made an official offer? Pavard and Bayern are clearly in agreement and there is an exit clause, according to the change will take place in any case, but has just not been agreed.
James23
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No one is denying it, Stuttgart are only saying that Bayern have not officially made an offer to the club yet and that is a fact.
Georgiana
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Stuttgart are probably still denying it
aguillon
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how disrespectful. talking about other teams while you're still under contract.
happinese
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I'm going to have a problem identifying Müller and Pavard if they play on the right wide and back after this season. lol
mancity9
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Good player, he will be still better wenn he join us in the summer