Bayern Munich's Christoph Freund reiterates the promise, continued success of promoting youngsters to pro football
Briefly

Bayern Munich's youth system faces criticism, highlighted by many player departures seeking better opportunities. The absence of a loan manager until 2023 contributed to a disconnect for loaned players. The new sporting director, Christoph Freund, implemented structural changes, including hiring a loan manager, which aimed to improve integration. Despite these changes, frustration remains due to the head coach's reluctance to trust young players, contributing to limited playing time for youth academy members in the senior team.
The Bayern Campus has been struggling over the years, reflected in the departure of many players who opted for better career opportunities elsewhere, along with criticism regarding the lack of a loan manager until 2023.
Bayern Munich's youth players experienced disconnect while on loan, as the club relied on academy coaches to manage the process. The arrival of sporting director Christoph Freund has begun to change this.
Head coach Vincent Kompany's lack of faith in integrating young players into the first team has led to frustration at the FC Bayern Campus.
Despite having around 40 international youth players in the academy, first-team integration has been lacking, with only 53 minutes of U19 player game time with the first team last season.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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