Bayern Munich Ends Pursuit of Kieran Trippier, Eyes PSG's Nordi Mukiele

Injury to defender Dayot Upamecano adds urgency to backline reinforcements, as club plans for long-term overhaul ahead of hosting 2025 Champions League final.

• Bayern Munich has ended its pursuit of Newcastle right-back Kieran Trippier, according to the club's sporting director Christoph Freund.
• Freund confirmed that the club is still interested in PSG's Nordi Mukiele as they look to strengthen their backline.
• Bayern Munich's defender Dayot Upamecano suffered a hamstring injury in the recent game against Union Berlin, adding urgency to the club's need for reinforcements.
• Despite the injury to Upamecano, Bayern's head coach Thomas Tuchel has ruled out signing a new center back, stating that Kim Min-Jae is returning from the Asia Cup.
• Bayern Munich is reportedly planning a more general overhaul of the squad in the upcoming summer, with a long-term strategy in mind, especially as the club will host the 2025 Champions League final.

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