Feyenoord’s young talent Givairo Read has been the subject of increasing transfer speculation, especially linking him to Bayern Munich and Arsenal. The 19-year-old Dutch right-back shared that his teammates have started teasing him about these rumours.
Read revealed that his teammates joke by “speaking German” around him as a playful nod to the links with Bayern Munich, but he stays concentrated on his growth at De Kuip under coach Robin van Persie.
“My teammates make jokes about Bayern Munich, suddenly speak German to me and so on, which is funny,” Read said with a smile.
Reports suggest Bayern Munich considers Read a key target for 2026, reflecting his rapid progress in the Eredivisie. The club’s sporting directors, Christoph Freund and Max Eberl, are said to have already contacted Read’s representatives, showing serious intent.
Besides Bayern, top Premier League clubs have also expressed interest in securing the promising defender’s services.
Despite the growing attention and the jokes in the dressing room, Read remains calm and continues delivering strong performances for Feyenoord.
Summary: Givairo Read embraces transfer rumours and teammate banter with humor while maintaining his focus on development amid interest from Bayern Munich and Premier League clubs.