FC Bayern Munich players began reporting for performance tests ahead of their training camp in Tegernsee, with several World Cup participants among the first to arrive, according to reports from BILD. Club captains Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich were among those present, though stars Harry Kane and Michael Olise are still absent following their involvement in recent international tournaments.
Aleksandar Pavlović was the first player to arrive for testing on Monday morning, as reported by Nico Linner of BILD. Kim Min-jae, Hiroki Itō, and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye are also expected to undergo assessments before joining the rest of the squad at the training camp. The arrival of these players signals the official start of pre-season preparations for Vincent Kompany’s team.
Ndiaye is poised to complete a permanent transfer from Gambinos Stars to Bayern for a fee in the region of €3-4 million. The move represents an opportunity for the young player to join one of Europe’s most prestigious clubs, while Bayern adds depth to their squad. Meanwhile, the futures of Kim and Itō remain uncertain, with the possibility of departures this summer still on the table.
Bayern suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wehen Wiesbaden in their first pre-season friendly on Saturday, a result Kompany will be eager to address during the training camp. The team is scheduled to play against FC Rottach-Egern, an eighth-division side, on Thursday, a fixture in which Bayern has historically dominated, scoring 64 goals in their last three encounters. Kane and Olise are expected to integrate into the squad following their post-tournament vacations, adding further firepower to Kompany’s options.
The arrival of Kompany as manager this summer marks a new era for Bayern, and the pre-season camp will be crucial for implementing his tactical vision. The club will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing season by the Bundesliga standards, where they finished second to Bayer Leverkusen.
