Jamal Musiala, it's official

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By: Manu Tournoux

Four days to find Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup, Bayern Munich has formalized a change. And it concerns its young 22 -year -old attacking midfielder, Jamal Musiala.

With the departure of Leroy Sané for Galatasaray formalized on Monday, number 10 is vacant. But he will not have been free since it was Jamal Musiala who inherited it. The German international abandoned 42, which he has worked since his debut with the Bavarian club in 2020. Bayern announced the news this Tuesday morning through a statement.

“” Dear FC Bayern fans! As we approach the new season, we have a special announcement for you. Jamal Musiala will wear the number 10 jersey after the club World Cup. The German international midfielder inherits the number “10” of Leroy Sané, which has worn it over the past five years “Said the defending German champions.

Musiala will keep her number 42 against PSG

However, Jamal Musiala will keep 42 against PSG on Saturday (6 p.m.). Indeed, number changes are not authorized during the club World Cup. As a reminder, Leroy Sané played with the 10 back during the three chicken matches and in the round of 16, before flying to Istanbul.

“” Musiala will still compete in the Club World Cup with its current number, the 42. No change is authorized during the tournament, said the Munich training. Sané was part of the workforce in the United States until the round of 16, before officially leaving the club for Galatasaray Istanbul on July 1. »»