Grading the summer transfer window: Bayern Munich

Holger Badstuber

Badstuber

A career cut much shorter than it should due to a number of debilitating setbacks, Holger Badstuber finally flew from the nest this summer. Once an exciting prospect from the long line that have come out of Bayern, his battle to stay fit eventually beat his ability to stay at the club he had been at for 15 years.

A free transfer to Stuttgart was needed, both for the club and the player. He needs regular game time and as much as he can get having missed so much football while Munich couldn’t keep waiting for him to available while they challenge for titles.

This one makes sense, even if Bayern would love someone of his experience to be available off the bench. It was a sentimental move to allow him to leave and everyone in football hopes that the defender is finally rid of his injury nightmares for good.

Grade: 5/10