"Bayern are in advanced negotiations to sign SD Aucas drfender Virgilio Olaya (17), but the deal is not finalized yet. As a non-EU minor, Bayern can only sign Olaya after his 18th birthday on February 3rd, so at the earliest in the summer transfer window. In addition, due to further regulations, Bayern are not allowed to sign the vast majority of non-EU players like Olaya for their youth or second team even after their 18th birthday, but only for the first team."
"Uli Hoeneß recently criticized these restrictions publicly, saying: "A very big problem is that we can't let an 18-year-old South American play in our second team because the rules don't allow it. That's ridiculous." Therefore, Bayern are currently considering loaning Olaya out immediately after signing him. Partner clubs from the "Red & Gold" venture are being considered. Grasshopper Club Zürich are one of the options."
Bayern are negotiating to sign 17-year-old SD Aucas defender Virgilio Olaya, though the deal is not finalized. Olaya cannot be registered until his 18th birthday on February 3rd, making the earliest practical move in the summer transfer window. Additional regulations prevent Bayern from registering most non-EU players like Olaya for the club's youth or second teams even after they turn 18, permitting registration only for the first team. Uli Hoeneß criticized these restrictions as obstructing player development. Bayern are therefore considering immediately loaning Olaya to partner clubs, with Grasshopper Club Zürich among the options.
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