Ryan Gravenberch has admitted he expects to remain at Bayern Munich next season despite being linked with a move to Liverpool.
The 21-year-old endured a challenging first campaign in Germany after leaving his boyhood club, Ajax, during which he was restricted to only three Bundesliga starts.
Bayern ended the season by claiming the league title on the final day of the season, a game which Gravenberch was chosen to feature in from the beginning, though are set for a summer shake-up as Thomas Tuchel prepares to put his stamp on the side.
Gravenberch has spoken openly of his frustrations over the lack of chances presented to him by former Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann, stressing he is prepared to leave the club if there are no guarantees given over regular playing time.
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Issuing a latest response on where his future lies, he told AD: "The difference from playing everything at Ajax to sitting on the bench for eighty or even ninety minutes each time was both physically and mentally tough. I found that especially difficult before the winter break. Now I handle it better.
"I assume that I will still be playing for Bayern next season. That's really how I feel about it. I'm in a top 3 club in the world. I think that's beautiful and special. I'm not giving up easily. My goal is still to succeed at Bayern.”
Currently competing at the U21 European Championships with the Netherlands, the midfielder has no plans to take any break after the tournament as he gears up for a vital year. “I know this is going to be a crucial year for me," he said. "That's why I want to be there from the first training."
