As this season comes to a close, it’s a moment not just to look at results, but to reflect on what we’ve built together at Bayern. Trophies matter here — they always will — but just as important is how we compete, how we rotate, and how we prepare the future of this club.
This campaign was about control, depth, and direction.
The First Team: Setting the Standard
Our first team carried the responsibility of expectation, and they handled it with maturity and authority.
From the back, Jan Oblak gave us the security every manager wants. His consistency allowed us to play with confidence, knowing that decisive moments would be handled with calm. In front of him, Antonio Rüdiger embodied leadership — aggressive when needed, composed when it mattered most. Alongside him Vivian, Araújo and new addition Sessegnon provided balance, athleticism, and tactical discipline.
In midfield, our identity was clear. João Neves dictated tempo and structure, Amadou Onana brought intensity, defensive awareness and balance, and Takefusa Kubo gave us creativity between the lines. This trio allowed us to control matches without losing our edge.
And of course, at the top of the pitch, Robert Lewandowski once again reminded everyone why he remains one of the game’s elite forwards. His goals, movement, and professionalism set the benchmark for the entire squad. Supported by the pace and unpredictability of Doku and Antony, our attacking play stayed sharp throughout the season.
This group didn’t just win games — they set the standard for the entire club.
The Cup Team: Trusting the Squad
One of the proudest aspects of this season was how our cup team performed.
Rotation is only effective when trust exists, and this group justified that trust every time they stepped onto the pitch. Moise Kean led the line with strength and determination, while players like El Khannouss, Uzun, and Assane Diao brought energy and quality into crucial moments.
In midfield, Rovella and Jauregizar provided us with control and reliability, ensuring that our playing style remained consistent regardless of the personnel we had. Defensively, Aguerd anchored the back line with calm authority, complemented by Mouriño, Lewis-Skelly, and El Ouahdi.
Even during rotations, our mindset remained unchanged. We respected every competition.
The Youth Team: Preparing the Future
Behind the scenes, our youth team made real progress this season — and that may prove just as important as any result.
Young players such as Lewis-Skelly, Uzun, El Khannouss, and Diao showed that they are not just prospects, but future contributors. Others, including Harder, Coulibaly, and Mayulu, took important steps in their development through consistent minutes and responsibility.
The presence of senior leadership around this group — particularly João Neves — accelerated that process. Experience is the best teacher, and this season we ensured our young players learned in the right environment.
In the upcoming season, we will offer more opportunities to some of our highly regarded prospects, including Camarda, Ngumoha, Cocchi, Ruan Pablo, A. Ouazane, JJ Gabriel, Byfield, Ndukwe, Belinho, and many others.
Looking Ahead
As manager, my responsibility is not just to win today, but to protect tomorrow.
This season confirmed that Bayern are built correctly:
- A first team capable of playing at the highest level
- A cup team that maintains momentum and standards
- A youth structure that feeds the future
We finish this campaign proud, but not satisfied. The foundation is strong, the direction is clear, and the ambition remains unchanged.
Thank you to the players, staff, and supporters who made this season possible. We will rest briefly — and then we build again.
Mia san Mia.
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