Podolski Could Leave Bayern

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  1. CelticKing

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    Podolski Could Leave Bayern

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>After helping Germany to a 3-2 win over Portugal in the quarter final of Euro 2008, Podolski hinted that he could well be on his way out of the Allianz Arena if he is not to feature regularly in Jürgen Klinsmann’s first-team plans.

    The 23 year old has struggled to make an impact at Bayern since his move from Cologne after the 2006 World Cup. He was kept to a role as a substitute last season with Luca Toni and Miroslav Klose the first choice strikers.

    Recent weeks have seen him linked with summer moves to Tottenham, Manchester City, Juventus and ex-club Cologne.

    "For me what matters at the moment is the Euros. And afterwards I will think about everything else” Podolski told Bild.

    "But if I can't see the possibility of playing under Jürgen Klinsmann, you have to ponder the future.

    "I am not a footballer to sit on the bench."</div>
     
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    To be honest with you, I wouldn't be surprised if heads back to his old club, or Hanover 96. Hanover are starting to pick up steam and with some key signings and great youth they could compete with Podolski. He could likely be the missing link. lol
     
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    He was great last night for Germany.

    He should move though, I mean at Bayern, he's on the bench as a reserve, and will not get any playing time. He's too good for that.
     
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    I agree that he's too good for that type of role. I really believe Hanover would be a great fit for him. Don't forget that Hanover also has great connections. They also are the first club in the World to have their 2008/09 kits designed by Under Armour!

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    Starting with the 2008/2009 season, US sports apparel manufacturer Under Armour will become the official kit supplier for the German football league club Hannover 96, Under Armour announced. The new partnership was brokered by Hannover's marketing partner SPORTFIVE.

    Under Armour and Hannover 96 have signed a contract to cooperate through the 2010/11 season. This agreement includes all technical apparel and accessories for game day and training as well as numerous advertising assets inside Hannover's AWD Arena and promotional rights for Under Armour.</div>

    Source: Football Shirt Culture
     
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    I couldn't really see him playing in the UK though.
     
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    i cant wait for him to leave. hes far to talented to ride the pine for BM.. Koln moved up to top flight so id love for him to go back to his old club. hes germanys best striker imo. bastian could make a case but idk.. lukas i think is more matured.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (E. Ville Von Love @ Jul 10 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>i cant wait for him to leave. hes far to talented to ride the pine for BM.. Koln moved up to top flight so id love for him to go back to his old club. hes germanys best striker imo. bastian could make a case but idk.. lukas i think is more matured.</div>

    I agree, Lukas is the best striker at the moment, but then he plays poor for Munich. I don't know whats wrong with him, maybe he needs to be a starter to be effective.
     
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    He is a great player, and will rise to a bigger team sooner or later, but if it takes going down to go up he should go for it.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticKing @ Jul 10 2008, 08:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree, Lukas is the best striker at the moment, but then he plays poor for Munich. I don't know whats wrong with him, maybe he needs to be a starter to be effective.</div>
    yeah he always plays out of his kit for the national team. and he did so as well for Koln. Munich just isnt his niche. i think starting gives him confidence
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Despite media reports in Germany to the contrary, Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge insisted their Euro 2008 star Lukas Podolski is going nowhere for the new season which starts on August 15.</div>
    http://www.soccernews.com/all-smiles-as-ba...offensive/3770/

    read that and things like this.... who knows what will happen..

    http://www.soccernews.com/euro-2008-hot-sh...ne-return/3760/
    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Germany's hot-shot striker Lukas Podolski, one of the stars of Euro 2008, is set to transfer from Bayern Munich to Cologne for 15 million euros (23.5 million US dollars), according to media reports here Wednesday.</div>
     
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    Well all that proves is that anything can happen.
     

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