Bayern Munich is closely interested in one of the many central defenders targeted by Olympique de Marseille during this transfer window.
Trained at Sporting Lisbonrenowned for hatching young talents, Renato Veiga has never had his chance in the first team. In lack of confidence, he tried his luck in Germany, in Augsburg, without succeeding in winning.
It was ultimately in Basel that he revealed himself, by signing his best season as a defensive midfielder. Despite only 35 championship games played at the highest level, Chelsea decided to recruit him last summer. Under the orders of Enzo Maresca, he was Left lateral repositiona role in which he was solid and reliable, becoming the main alternative behind Marc Cucurella.
A central defender, but not in the eyes of MARESCA
But Veiga sees himself more as a central defender. He asked Maresca to try this position, which the Italian refused. Borussia Dortmund was interested, but it is ultimately Juventus who welcomed it on loan Last winter. There, Veiga proved that he was comfortable in central defense and has become a pillar of the team.
🚨 FC Bayern have added Renato Veiga high on potential 4 options list for new centre back this summer.
Any incoming will depend on Kim min-Jae exit and also timing of the negotiations.
There are several clubs keen on Renato Veiga who can leave Chelsea on permanent deal. pic.twitter.com/aLF11Ln268
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) July 2, 2025
However, the old lady did not want to keep it. He therefore returned to Chelsea, where Maresca does not reserve other plans for him than that of the left side. At 21, the Lisbon native, a recent winner of the League of Nations with Portugal, is therefore looking for a new club. Already on the spot this winter, OM has not forgotten it this summer, without being particularly active in this file.
A new step towards Bayern?
And new big club could be interested in him. Bayern Munich, faced with problems in central defense last year, could consider a loan from Veigareveals Fabrizio Romano. Jonathan Tah must in particular settle this crisis, but with the likely departure of Kim Min-Jae, an additional recruit in central defense will be necessary.
Capable of playing both in central defense, lateral and in the middle, the Lusitanian would be a very interesting solution.
For the moment, no official negotiations have started, and Veiga is only appearing only on the list of players followed by Bayern. This list also includes Castello Lukeba from Leipzig, but the latter is only available in the form of a dry transfer.
This article is an adaptation of an article published by our partner Portal football.
