Arijon Ibrahimović and Nathaniel Brown are supporting each other as they settle into life at Bayern Munich. The two young talents, who know each other from their time together in the youth academy of 1. FC Nürnberg, are helping each other adjust to their new surroundings. Ibrahimović even gave Brown a ride to the performance tests at Säbener Straße on Monday. During the training camp in Tegernsee, they often cycled side by side from the team hotel to training and arrived together on the pitch for the first session on Tuesday afternoon.
How did the friendship develop?
Brown played for 1. FC Nürnberg's youth academy from 2016 to 2019, where he also played alongside Leunard Ibrahimović, Arijon's brother, in the U17 team. During this time, Brown got to know and appreciate the entire Ibrahimović family, which led to a friendship that is now helping him settle in at Bayern.
Why is the support important?
For both players, having a familiar face in a new environment is a big help. Ibrahimović is trying to secure a place in Bayern's impressive attack, while Brown is competing with Alphonso Davies for the starting left-back position. The two are facing an exciting but also challenging time.
What is the current situation at Bayern?
Currently, Lennart Karl and Serge Gnabry are sidelined due to injuries. The two young players could play an important role in the upcoming season, especially at a time when the team is dealing with injuries.
