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Ruud Nijstad of FC Twente plays during the match between FC Twente Enschede and SC Heerenveen at the Grolsch Veste Stadium for the Dutch Vriendenloterij Eredivisie season 2025-2026 in Enschede, Netherlands, on February 7, 2026. (Photo by Peter Lous/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images
Bayern Munich might not be done with their center-back preparation. Despite locking down their top two central defenders for the time being, Cassiano Kiala’s injury setback have Bayern Munich increasing their interest in signing a young defender. Bayern Munich are reportedly scouting and keeping FC Twente center-back Ruud Nijstad on their shortlist.
Christian Falk reports that Bayern are interested in the Dutch defender and the club has demanded around 10 million euros to let go of their young talent. Bayern is reportedly just one of several top clubs that have him on their radar.
While the young defender is only currently valued at 700k Euros, take that with several spoonfuls of salt as the Dutchman was only just getting his first taste of first-team action around the time of his most recent market value update. Since then, Nijstad has played an increasingly large role and found form with FC Twente.
It certainly is an intriguing option for the Bavarians. There is little data to work with to assess the player at this moment, but the timing feels right with the current center-back duo being so strong, there is time to develop some future options.
Should Bayern spend the 10 million euros or try to pick up Schlotterbeck for free in 2027? Or just keep things as is and wait for Kiala to return and develop?
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