"Bayern Munich started the 2025/2026 season with a relatively thin squad due to a combination of departures and long-term injuries. Following the departures of three senior attackers, namely Thomas Muller, Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sané, only Luis Diaz and Nicolas Jackson were brought in as replacements. After failed attempts to acquire preferred targets, the Bayern chiefs went all in for Diaz. The Colombian was purchased outright for €75 million, including add-ons, from Liverpool; a rather exorbitant price tag for a 28-year-old."
"Meanwhile, the €16.50 million fee paid to Chelsea for the season-long loan of Jackson raised eyebrows across Europe as it appeared to be an act of desperation at the 11th hour on deadline day. With Jamal Musiala being one of the long-term absentees, Bayern's top brass decided to partially fill the void in the attacking department with 17-year-old Lennart Karl."
Bayern Munich entered 2025/2026 with a thin squad after the departures of Thomas Muller, Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sané and multiple long-term injuries. Luis Diaz arrived from Liverpool for €75 million including add-ons, while Nicolas Jackson joined on a season-long loan from Chelsea for €16.50 million. With Jamal Musiala sidelined, the club also introduced 17-year-old Lennart Karl to bolster the attack. Both left-backs, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito, were still recovering, leaving shortages in defense and attack. Despite limited numbers and preseason apprehension, Bayern finished the Hinrunde unbeaten, nine points clear in the Bundesliga, and set a 16-match winning record.
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