According to media reports, FC Bayern have found what they are looking for in Brazil in their search for a new left-back. It has now been revealed that the German record champions are facing strong competition in their bid to sign Souza from FC Santos
The first reports that Bayern had the 19-year-old on their radar began circulating at the end of November, with BILD revealing that Munich’s scouts were keeping a close eye on the left-back
Spanish newspaper AS also reported that Bayern, along with FC Barcelona and Chelsea FC, are among the biggest interested parties
The youngster from FC Santos is regarded as one of the most exciting talents on the wing and has attracted a lot of attention despite his club’s sporting crisis.
The „new Marcelo“: pace, technique, offensive drive
Having already played 27 competitive matches this season, Souza has earned himself a permanent place at the traditional club. According to observers, his profile is reminiscent of Real legend Marcelo in his younger years: dynamic, technically strong, offensively courageous and with enormous penetrating power on the wing.
His regular place has remained untouched under all three Santos coaches this season, scoring one goal and providing two assists. At 1.83 metres, Souza is also physically a modern size for a full-back, which makes his profile even more attractive to top European clubs.
Bayern and Barça in the running – Chelsea were already in the running
Barcelona have been monitoring Souza since the end of last season, but according to AS, there have been no concrete offers from either Barcelona or Bayern. Chelsea, on the other hand, have already made an initial loose offer to the Santos camp via their club holding company „BlueCo“ – with the idea of developing the youngster via their partner club Strasbourg.
While Alphonso Davies is set on the left at FC Bayern, there is a lack of a young backup who can develop behind the Canadian. Raphaël Guerreiro is very likely to leave the club in the summer of 2026. Hiroki Ito is considered a candidate in the center of defence and Tom Bischof should establish himself in midfield in the long term. The left side is therefore an area in which Bayern must plan for the future
Coach Vincent Kompany attaches great importance to flexible full-backs who are both defensively stable and bold in attack, and Souza meets these criteria
Santos blocked for the time being
Particularly interesting: According to information from AS, Souza is said to have a fixed exit clause of 15 million euros. However, this only applies to a move to Europe. His current market value is estimated at three million euros. In view of Santos‘ financial situation, a sale is very likely
However, Santos do not want to let their jewel go until the summer of 2026 at the earliest. The contract was only recently extended until December 2028. The club rejected an initial offer from Saudi Arabia – also because Souza is a crucial building block in the relegation battle.