FC Augsburg would not stand in the way of a move for first-choice goalkeeper Finn Dahmen to Bayern Munich. Head coach Manuel Baum confirmed the club's stance, pointing to the 28-year-old's contract situation, which expires this summer and would allow a free transfer.

Dahmen, who turns 29 in March, has been Augsburg's clear number one since 2022. His expiring deal makes him an attractive target for other clubs. Bayern Munich are seeking an experienced backup goalkeeper for future first-choice Jonas Urbig and have discussed Dahmen's name internally. However, no concrete negotiations between the player and the German record champions have taken place yet.

Club Philosophy

Baum stated that it is part of Augsburg's philosophy to let above-average performers leave. "In Augsburg, it is already part of the philosophy that you sometimes let players go who perhaps perform above average," the coach said. He confirmed internal discussions about the situation and talks with Dahmen himself. "We are talking about it internally. Of course there are conversations with Finn."

For the Germany international, currently a backup in the national team squad, it is a fundamental career decision according to Baum. He must choose whether to remain a starter at a Bundesliga club like Augsburg or accept a backup role behind Urbig at a top club like Bayern. Besides Dahmen, the contract of 1. FC Köln's Marvin Schwäbe also runs out this summer, providing another option for Munich.

FCA's Current Standing

The speculation around Dahmen comes during a positive period for FCA. Manuel Baum's team sits fourth in the Bundesliga with seven points from four matches, having scored eleven goals. The next challenge is a home fixture against current second-placed Bayern Munich on October 10th. The last meeting between the two sides ended in a 2-1 away win for Augsburg back in January.

For Augsburg, losing Dahmen would be a sporting blow, but not a significant financial one as no transfer fee would be involved. The club would then need to enter the market to find a new first-choice goalkeeper. Until then, the 28-year-old remains the undisputed number one for the Fuggerstädter.

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