FC Bayern is restructuring its youth program: Florian Zahn and the German record champions will be parting ways. As the Munich-based club officially announced on Wednesday, the collaboration with the former head of scouting and roster planning for youth soccer was terminated by mutual agreement. This brings to an end a seven-year tenure at the Bayern Campus.
Zahn had moved to Munich from Chelsea FC in the summer of 2019 and had since played a key role in identifying and developing young talent. Following constructive discussions, both sides have now agreed to part ways. The club did not specify the exact circumstances or a specific reason for the decision.
Sporting Director Christoph Freund expressly praised the work of the departing staff member. “Over the past few years, Florian and his team have discovered many talented players who have made the leap to professional soccer or are on the verge of doing so,” the Austrian explained in the official statement. Freund also thanked Zahn for his dedication and wished him all the best for the future.
Zahn explains his departure from FC Bayern
The 35-year-old also commented on his departure, looking back positively on his time with the record-holding champions. “FC Bayern has enabled me to play an active role in signing and developing national and international talent. Having had this opportunity at the club I love fills me with pride and great gratitude,” Zahn said.
After seven years, however, he feels the time is now right for him to pursue further professional and personal growth. “After seven years with the club, it feels right to pursue my goals for personal and professional growth. I’m looking forward to what lies ahead and remain deeply connected to FC Bayern,” said the outgoing head of scouting.
#FCBayern and Florian #Zahn, Team Leader of Scouting & Roster Planning for Youth Soccer, are parting ways. Both parties have mutually agreed to this following constructive discussions.
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— FC Bayern Campus (@fcbayerncampus) November 11, 2026
His departure marks the end of a long collaboration during which Zahn, together with his team, identified and mentored numerous young players for FC Bayern.
It is not yet known how the Munich club will organize scouting and roster planning for its youth soccer program in the future, or whether there will be an immediate replacement. For now, the only certainty is this: After seven years, Zahn’s tenure at FC Bayern is coming to an end by mutual agreement.
