Bayern Munich may assign Nathaniel Brown the number 11 jersey, as a mistakenly published link in the official online store suggests. The 23-year-old left-back will be officially presented today at 2 PM at the team hotel in Rottach-Egern.
What happened?
A Google search result for “Nene Brown Trikot Bayern” displayed an entry in the FC Bayern Store with the number 11 for Nathaniel Brown. The link led to the “Shop by player” section, where personalized jerseys are typically sold. Shortly after BILD discovered it, the entry was removed.
Why is number 11 available?
Last season, Nicolas Jackson wore the number 11. The Senegalese striker joined Bayern Munich on loan from FC Chelsea for a 16.5 million euro fee and returned to England at the end of June, freeing up the number.
Which numbers has Brown worn before?
Nathaniel Brown wore number 21 at Eintracht Frankfurt, 27 and 35 in Nuremberg, and 18 for the national team at the World Cup. The defender transferred from Frankfurt to Munich for 50 million euros plus five million in potential bonuses.
What’s next?
After the official presentation at the “Egerner Höfe” team hotel, FC Bayern is expected to offer personalized jerseys with Brown’s name and number in the online store. Confirmation of the number 11 is still pending, but the evidence is strong.
