Van Buyten wanted in Italy

Daniel Van Buyten has admirers in Serie A, but the defender wants a new contract with current club Bayern Munich.

The 35-year-old is only tied to the German champions until June and, although he is a wanted man, he’d prefer to stay at the Allianz Arena.

Daniel Van Buyten has admirers in Serie A, but the defender wants a new contract with current club Bayern Munich.

The 35-year-old is only tied to the German champions until June and, although he is a wanted man, he’d prefer to stay at the Allianz Arena.

“I can confirm that Daniel is being followed by a lot by clubs in Italy and France,” Christophe Henrotay told Calciomercato.it. “However, his priority is a renewal at Bayern.

“He is an excellent player who is liked by a variety of teams, but Bayern Munich remain our preferred choice.”

Bayern signed the Belgian centre-back in the summer of 2006 from Hamburg.