Pavard Determined To Succeed At Bayern Munich

By Max Wise

France’s World Cup-winning defender, Benjamin Pavard, believes he can cut it at Bayern Munich ahead of his forthcoming transfer to the German champions in the summer.

The Stuttgart defender was a revelation for Les Blues at last summer’s FIFA World Cup in Russia, scoring the goal of the tournament as France defeated Argentina 4-3 in the round of 16.

Pavard will join Bayern Munich on a five-year deal worth £31m at the end of the season, but his performances for relegation-threatened Stuttgart in the current campaign has seen many people raise eyebrows at his transfer fee.

Pavard is however determined to prove his doubters wrong ahead of his move to the Allianz Arena and show that his performance at the world cup was not a fluke.

"I didn't sign for Bayern just because of that one shot," he told France's Canal Football Club.

"It's because I'm one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga. Defensively, I'm strong – and technically also.

"I'm full of confidence and I'm hungry for titles. After winning the World Cup, I'm hugely motivated to win more. For me, it was only Bayern: I couldn't see myself going to any other club.

"You don't say no to Bayern – they are the best club in Germany and they're always winning lots of titles."

"A lot of people have been criticising me, but very few of them actually watch my games. It's true that I've made a few mistakes and I accept my share of the responsibility."