FC Basel is hot for Yann Sommer. The former Swiss national team goalkeeper could return to the club. His contract in Milan expires in the summer. What happens next is unclear. Some FCB fans dream of a return. Sommer's focus is still on Inter. Today, it's a big match against Arsenal. Marwin Hitz's departure announcement has sparked a wave of rumors. Who will replace the 38-year-old in the FC Basel goal? Many names are being mentioned - including Yann Sommer. The contract of the former Swiss national team goalkeeper expires at the end of the season. Recently, Italian media reported that a contract extension was not an option. With his 37 years, Sommer could actually be ready for a return to Switzerland. When asked about a possible FCB return in the SRF show «Gredig direkt» last year, Sommer made it clear that he could imagine it. «FCB is my heart club, I still follow the club very much. We'll see.» blue Sport knows that FC Basel would be thrilled with a spectacular transfer. The club is trying to convince the former FCB junior to return. Sommer joined the youth team of Bebbi in 2003 at the age of 14 and made 170 games for the pros before leaving the club in 2014 for Mönchengladbach. The blue Sport experts would be delighted with a comeback. Pascal Zuberbühler speaks of a «Hollywood movie with a fantastic happy ending» and a «wonderful fairy tale». Christian Schneuwly sees it exactly the same: «Yann Sommer back to FCB - that would be an incredibly beautiful story.» The question is only, what ambitions Sommer still has with his 37 years. Whether he still wants to see another country or be ready for the step back to Switzerland. «It depends on how it goes with Inter and whether he can extend his contract», says Rolf Fringer. «If that's not the case - why not play in Basel for another two, three years? That's not unthinkable. He has a Basler past and knows the people there.» The ball is in Sommer's court. Recently, the «Basler Zeitung» reported that the 94-time national player did not feel homesick and wanted to continue his career at the highest level. Inter Milan is also interested, as are the Turkish top clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. Whatever the case: In his probably last half-year at Inter Milan, Sommer will definitely give it his all and win titles. In the Serie A, the Nerazzurri are at the top of the table and also in the Champions League, Inter is on course. Before the 7th matchday, Sommer and Co. are in 6th place. Today, Tuesday, it's a big match in the top league: Inter hosts Premier League leader Arsenal - blue Sport will broadcast the match live, kick-off is at 21:00. Live on «The game will be a big challenge for us. I am confident that we will be ready», says Manuel Akanji before the top match. The national player considers Arsenal to be one of the best teams in Europe, but not the best. «The Bayern are in my opinion the best team at the moment. They play very good football and score many goals.»
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FC Basel hopes for Yann Sommer's return
FC Basel may land a crucial transfer soon. Yann Sommer, the former Swiss national team goalkeeper, could return to the club. What are the chances for FC Basel?
