Exclusive: Coman and his departure from Bayern Munich: the negatives and positives, and his replacement at Bayern!

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Exclusive: Coman and his departure from Bayern Munich: the negatives and positives, and his replacement at Bayern!

Press reports revealed several weeks ago that Saudi club Al-Nassr was interested in signing Frenchman Kingsley Coman, a Bayern Munich player and former Paris Saint-Germain player.

The news finally arrived from Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who tweeted "Here we go!" The deal was finally settled. To discuss the deal and its pros and cons, FootAfrica contacted Lebanese sports journalist Layal Timany, who has covered several major sporting events, including the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

🚨💣 BREAKING: Kingsley Coman to Al Nassr, here we go! Deal agreed with Bayern for package slightly under €30m.

Coman will sign three year deal at Al Nassr, part of ambitious project after Inigo Martinez and João Félix.

Medical and signature this week. pic.twitter.com/arwSUrf5Ve

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2025

A1:The squad has lacked depth since last season and requires significant rebuilding. The departures of Sané, Müller, and Coman, coupled with Musiala's injury, have created a critical situation. Relying solely on Díaz would be disastrous. Management must pursue versatile players who can operate across multiple positions (winger, false 9, or playmaker). Wirtz remains the primary target - Bayern should meet Stuttgart's valuation for this German international rather than overpaying for Díaz. If Wirtz fails, alternatives like Nkunku would be disappointing given his injury history. Better options exist, such as Fofana or Real Madrid's Rodrygo. Alternatively, promoting academy talents like Karl and Weisdem could provide short-term solutions while still requiring an experienced winger/playmaker hybrid to ensure quality.

Layal Timany in Qatar 2022

Q2:From PSG to Bayern, how much have injuries impacted the French winger's career trajectory? Could he have achieved more in Europe?

A2:Coman remains among the world's elite wingers - fast, physically strong, excellent in 1v1 situations, with scoring/creating capabilities. However, recurring long-term injuries have undoubtedly affected his consistency, costing him both team trophies and individual accolades throughout his career.

Layal Timany Qatar 2022

Q3: What does Bayern need to avoid repeating last season's mistakes and compete more effectively?

A3: Bayern's current signings (Díaz and Schmid) represent good business, while Tah's acquisition falls below expectations. The squad still requires:

The club must address these gaps to mount a serious challenge this season

Kingsley Coman is joining Al Nassr from Bayern in a deal of just under $35m, per @FabrizioRomano.

He leaves Europe with a stack of trophies 🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/Gun9HgwDMf

— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 11, 2025