Why Shaqiri Is Most Disappointing Player for Bayern — bleacherreport.com

When Xherdan Shaqiri joined Bayern Munich in July of 2012, he was seen as the club's next great attacking midfielder, the heir to Franck Ribery. Then 20 years of age, the €11.8 million signing from Basel was one of Europe's most exciting prospects on the wing. And although young and raw, there was reason to believe that in a few years' time he'd be ready to succeed Ribery or Arjen Robben. Two-and-a-half years later, Shaqiri is a thing of the past in Munich, having sealed a deal to join Inter on a six-month loan before the Italian side sign him on a full transfer in the summer. The Switzerland international showed occasional signs of brilliance during his stay at the Allianz Arena, and notably stood out at the 2014 World Cup, but six more months of struggles after the tournament in Brazil sealed the fate of his Bayern career.

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