""Before I moved to Munich, I couldn't imagine that Bayern stars could be so normal. I don't even know what I expected. Maybe that they'd be unapproachable," Bischof admitted (as captured by X account @iMiaSanMia). "But not at all. First, [Joshua] Kimmich's message surprised me. Then an encounter with Manuel Neuer. I was in the elevator with Aleks Pavlović, and then he came in. And he was so funny, so down-to-earth, so amusing, and above all, so nice. The Bayern dressing room is truly an exceptional place. A place full of energy and determination, yet still comfortable.""
"One may argue that even Vincent Kompany, known for giving players a real dressing down when he sees fit to do so, is a great guy to be around with. Just remember to put your shinpads on if he's going to sub you on."
Tom Bischof moved to Bayern Munich from Hoffenheim at the start of the 2025/26 season. He expected Bayern stars to be unapproachable but found them surprisingly normal and down-to-earth. Joshua Kimmich sent a welcoming message that surprised him, and an encounter with Manuel Neuer reinforced the positive impression. An elevator meeting with Aleks Pavlović left Bischof describing him as funny, amusing, and genuinely nice. Bischof described the Bayern dressing room as exceptional, full of energy and determination while remaining comfortable. Vincent Kompany can be strict with players but remains a respected and personable figure, with playful warnings about shinpads when he makes substitutions.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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