Bayern Munich’s first competitive matches of the new season included, among other things, a positional experiment. Despite some useful signs, there is no longer any need for it for the time being.
Bayern Munich dominated the first half, but after the break Borussia Dortmund offered much stronger resistance. In the end, the result was a narrow Munich win, and SPOX provides four takeaways from it.
His eighth season at Bayern Munich could prove a defining one for Alphonso Davies. If he stays fit, can he rediscover his old form? Or will he develop into a problem for the Munich club?
Bayern Munich have completed the blockbuster signing of highly rated left-back Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt in a comprehensive €55 million deal. The 23-year-old Germany international has committed his long-term future to the Bavarian giants until 2031, returning to his home region as a pivotal part of Vincent Kompany's defensive rebuild.
Bayern Munich are reportedly on the verge of confirming the arrival of highly rated left-back Nathaniel Brown in a deal worth approximately €55 million. The move for the German youngster has immediately sparked fresh debate regarding the long-term status of Alphonso Davies at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich are on the verge of completing their first major transfer coup of the summer window after making a significant breakthrough with Eintracht Frankfurt. The Bavarian giants have agreed a deal in principle to sign highly-rated Germany international defender Nathaniel Brown, a player heavily requested by head coach Vincent Kompany.
With the World Cup looming, the club's hierarchy is already planning the squad for next season, and, ideally, Hiroki Ito will no longer be at Munich by that point.
A deal for Ismael Saibari is expected to be announced shortly. An agreement has reportedly already been reached with Nathaniel Brown. Moreover, FC Bayern are said to be in pole position for a third target player.