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Luca Toni Threatens To Quit Bayern Munich For West Ham United
The big Italian is seeking first team football in England if he cannot find it in Germany.
07-Sep-2009 6:37:59 PM
Bayern Munich forward Luca Toni has stated that he is prepared to leave the Allianz Arena if he does not go directly back into the starting eleven upon his return to action. The 32-year-old former Fiorentina hitman has sat out the first four games of the Bundesliga campaign with a tendinitis problem, but has warned new coach Louis Van Gaal that he does not intend to warm the bench once his fitness returns.
"With Van Gaal there is a particular rapport," said Toni. "If I am not given any playing time I will speak to the club that declared me not transferable this summer to understand what my future is."
West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola is a known admirer of the Italian international and is said to be poised for a January swoop. Toni needs first-team football to ensure his place in Italy's World Cup squad, though Bayern's summer recruits Mario Gomez and Ivica Olic may prevent that from happening.
"There's a World Cup in a year's time and a title to be defended, and I don't want to miss that chance," said Toni. "I hope to return to play as soon as possible."
Toni has scored a staggering 57 goals in 81 matches for the German club, but has endured a difficult spell under Van Gaal's brief tenure, having been sent down to train with the reserves this summer after his fitness failed to impress the Dutch tactician.
Jeremy Brown, Goal.com UK
"With Van Gaal there is a particular rapport," said Toni. "If I am not given any playing time I will speak to the club that declared me not transferable this summer to understand what my future is."
West Ham United manager Gianfranco Zola is a known admirer of the Italian international and is said to be poised for a January swoop. Toni needs first-team football to ensure his place in Italy's World Cup squad, though Bayern's summer recruits Mario Gomez and Ivica Olic may prevent that from happening.
"There's a World Cup in a year's time and a title to be defended, and I don't want to miss that chance," said Toni. "I hope to return to play as soon as possible."
Toni has scored a staggering 57 goals in 81 matches for the German club, but has endured a difficult spell under Van Gaal's brief tenure, having been sent down to train with the reserves this summer after his fitness failed to impress the Dutch tactician.
Jeremy Brown, Goal.com UK
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