To be on the safe side, the boss initially worked a smaller workload than usual. Thomas Tuchel only came to the FC Bayern headquarters on Säbener Strasse at midday on Friday and then led the final training before the Bundesliga game against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday (3:30 p.m., Sky ).
The 50-year-old had to take a break for the past few days due to an infection, but he will most likely be able to be on the sidelines on Saturday. “He is on the mend. We are very positive that he can be at the game,” said sporting director Christoph Freund, who represented Tuchel at the matchday press conference on Friday afternoon.
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At this, Bayern also introduced Bryan Zaragoza. The new winger flew to Munich from Spain on Thursday and most recently played for FC Granada. At Bayern he receives the jersey number 17. “I had no doubts that I wanted to come to Munich,” said Zaragoza. “My first goal is to make my debut. I want to help the team and learn from the great players and coaches.”
He could hardly sleep for two nights after Bayern called him. “Because I really wanted to come here.” He said about his strengths: “I am a fast, unpredictable player with a clear goal: I am here because of the size of the club and because I want to play at Bayern for many more years.”
Bryan Zaragoza signs until 2029
Bayern initially signed him on a short-term loan until the end of the season – because of their many injuries. The agreement with Zaragoza from December last year then takes effect. This contract will then be valid until June 30, 2029. The Munich-based team will reportedly pay around 4.5 million euros additional for the loan.
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“In football you always have to be flexible, and so we reacted again due to the current situation,” said Freund. “Such an agreement involves three parties, and we are pleased that Bryan Zaragoza is joining us earlier than originally agreed. Bryan sees his future at FC Bayern – this future begins now. We are very pleased that he will strengthen us in the second half of the season.”
Proud and optimistic: FCB sports director Christoph Freund (r.) introduces the Spaniard Bryan Zaragoza
Source: dpa/Christian Kunz
Zaragoza was actually only supposed to move to Munich in the summer for around 13 million euros plus possible bonuses. Now he could make his debut for the champions against Mönchengladbach. The 22-year-old said Friday afternoon that he was ready.
Granada FC fans criticized and insulted him on social networks, especially on Instagram, because Zaragoza had recently emphasized that he would give everything for the club until the end of the season. Granada is playing against relegation in the Spanish league.
Zaragoza appealed for understanding for his situation and his early move to Germany on Friday afternoon: “It’s a unique opportunity. I couldn’t miss it.” He was very happy to be at such a big club.
Sacha Boey before debut against Mönchengladbach
Right-back Sacha Boey (23 years old), who was signed from Galatasaray Istanbul for around 30 million euros during this winter transfer period, could also play for Munich for the first time on Saturday against Borussia. “The players are ready and will be in the squad,” said Freund. “It’s up to the coaching staff who they bring in. It was important that we had more options.”
At 1.68 meters, Zaragoza is the shortest player in the Bundesliga. He sees himself as a street footballer, he said. “You don’t have to be 1.90 meters or 1.70 meters tall to play football. It doesn’t really matter,” said the access about his size and duels in the physical Bundesliga. A reporter asked him to describe himself in three words. Zaragoza’s answer: “Winner, intelligent, humble.”
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His role model has long been superstar Lionel Messi; at FC Bayern he was particularly impressed by Leroy Sané and the currently injured Kingsley Coman. Some fans see him as the new Franck Ribéry. He’s a great player, said Zaragota. He has big plans for Bayern. “I want to achieve everything,” emphasizes the approach. “The club and the team are made to win everything.”
In addition to Coman, Bayern are still missing Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano and Minjae Kim, who is playing for South Korea in the Asian Cup, against Mönchengladbach. Noussair Mazraoui, on the other hand, is back in Munich after Morocco’s exit from the Africa Cup.
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