By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Kovac praises Pavard: 'He is a world-class footballer'

Bayern München coach Niko Kovac is full of admiration for VfB Stuttgart's Benjamin Pavard.
Benjamin Pavard.
Benjamin Pavard.Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов/Soccer.ru/CC-by-SA 3.0
After an impressing World Cup with France, VfB Stuttgart defender Benjamin Pavard has caught the eye of some of Europe's top clubs.

At a press conference today, Bayern München coach Niko Kovac commented on the 22-year-old - and he is certainly impressed.

"He is a world-class footballer, a young player who will certainly be even better. Many clubs are looking at him - let's see if we will too," Kovac said.

Bayern München are one of the clubs that have been linked with Pavard who will be available for €35 million next summer due to a release clause that will become active.

Tomorrow, Pavard and Stuttgart will be up against Bayern at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
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