Bayern secure Laimer to 2029, add buy-back in Kusi-Asare sale
Bayern agree to sell 18-year-old striker Jonah Kusi-Asare to Fulham for €6m, with a buy-back clause. The Swede joined in 2024 for €3.5m and made two first-team appearances.
Bayern loanee Nicolas Jackson is benched for Senegal’s must-win World Cup clash with Iraq, while Bara Sapoko Ndiaye also sits out. Sadio Mané and Ismail Jakobs start in a 4-2-3-1.
Bayern’s Alphonso Davies could return from a hamstring injury for Canada against South Africa in the last 32, potentially from the start. Jonathan David has 3 goals and is expected to lead the line.
Konrad Laimer agrees a Bayern extension to 2029, per Sky Germany, with salary above €10m including bonuses. The Austria international is set to continue at right-back under Vincent Kompany.
Report says Real Madrid target Michael Olise, but Bayern refuse to sell and aim to extend him. If blocked, Florentino Pérez will pivot to World Cup standouts as alternatives.
Ex-Bayern academy left-back Kimberly Ezekwem joins Karlsruher SC. After injury and a Paderborn loan, he targets U23 minutes to regain form and push for the first team.
Bayern pair Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano start for France vs Norway, with Kylian Mbappe also in. Norway rotate heavily, resting Erling Haaland. Top spot in Group I is at stake.
Michael Olise wins Bayern’s 2025/26 Player of the Season with 51.4%, ahead of Harry Kane and Luis Díaz, after 22 goals and 31 assists in 52 games. He is also Bundesliga Player of the Season.
Feature notes Bayern dominate Bundesliga record buys. Harry Kane tops at €95m, ahead of Lucas Hernández (€80m) and Luis Díaz (€70m). Bayern account for 13 of the top 20 deals.
