Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has ruled out any further signings before the summer transfer window closes. Talks are ongoing over the potential departure of defender Sacha Boey, as reported by German outlet Kicker.
The German transfer deadline is on Tuesday evening. Freund emphasized that the record champions will not be active in the incoming market anymore. Regarding Hiroki Ito, he added, "We plan, as things stand, for him to stay with us," dismissing speculation about the Japanese defender's exit. Movement could still happen on the sales front, however.
What is the situation with Sacha Boey?
Sacha Boey is listed for sale by Bayern Munich. The 30-million-euro signing from Galatasaray last season is not part of manager Vincent Kompany's plans. The French full-back missed team training on Monday but is fit according to Freund. "Sacha is fit," the sporting director said, citing an individual program due to ongoing transfer talks.
The club hopes for a resolution this week. Potential suitors could come from leagues with later deadlines. The Dutch Eredivisie window closes on Wednesday, Austria's on September 3, and Turkey's on September 4. Switzerland's deadline is September 8, while the Saudi Arabian window remains open until October 12.
Are any other departures likely?
Aside from Boey, the future of Arijon Ibrahimovic is also set. The attacking player is currently on loan at FC Augsburg. The loan fee is 500,000 euros, and Augsburg hold a purchase option for an additional eight million euros next summer. An early return or move to another club is not currently on the agenda.
Bayern aim to trim the squad before the Bundesliga season starts on August 14. An overview of the current roster is available on our squad page. Due to injury, 17-year-old talent Maycon Cardozo will be sidelined. The youngster suffered a shoulder injury in a Regionalliga reserve match, which his team won 2-1, and will be out for three to four months.
What are Bayern's plans for the season?
With the transfer window closing, the focus shifts entirely to on-pitch preparations. The team is gearing up for its first competitive fixture of the season, the DFL-Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on August 10. All upcoming matches are listed in our fixtures calendar.
Christoph Freund's statement highlights a clear strategy. The club is banking on stability and wants to avoid last-minute panic buys. Instead, they trust the existing quality within the squad to achieve their goals in the Bundesliga and Champions League. The next chance to see the team in action is a friendly against Real Madrid on August 3 in Miami.
