Germany is in the EURO 2024 quarterfinals. Bayern Munich seems like it might torch some key players on its roster, and we are sitting here wondering why it just can’t all come together on both fronts to make for a smooth and seamless summer! That is never the way, but it is also why we are here doing this podcast, so let’s get cracking with a look at what is on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Early thoughts on Germany vs. Spain at EURO 2024. Matthijs de Ligt looks like he is headed to Manchester United. Bayern Munich has agreed on personal terms with Xavi Simons, but that does not mean a deal is imminent. Arijon Ibrahimović re-upped with Bayern Munich and will be on the first team, but with what role? Bayern Munich could be asking Joshua Kimmich to take a 15% pay decrease. Would he do it? Does he even fit into Vincent Kompany’s plans? A shout to an upstart Bayern Munich fan club in Louisville, Kentucky (@MiaSanLou on X). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices