The 2026 summer transfer window is now closed for FC Bayern. The Munich club has made changes to its roster in a few positions, but has primarily focused on targeted reinforcements. Three permanent signings stand in contrast to a long list of departures.
In total, the German record champions invested 103.5 million euros in new players. This is offset by transfer proceeds of 64.55 million euros. The bottom line is a transfer deficit of 38.95 million euros.
Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown account for the largest share of the spending. Both cost 50 million euros each. Added to this is Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, whose permanent signing cost 3.5 million euros.
Brown and Saibari are Bayern’s blockbuster signings
With Brown and Saibari, FC Bayern focused on two players who are expected to give Vincent Kompany significantly more flexibility. Both can play in multiple positions and have already shown at the start of the new season that they can make an immediate impact for the record champions.
It’s interesting to note that Bayern opted against making another major signing. According to reports, Kompany would have liked to sign a third high-profile player in addition to Brown and Saibari. However, following discussions with club management, it was agreed to place greater emphasis on the club’s own youth system and integrate talented players into the professional squad.
The permanent signing of Ndiaye for 3.5 million euros also fits this approach. The young midfielder is expected to be gradually introduced to the first team.
On the other hand, the Munich club has significantly thinned out its roster. Through the sales of João Palhinha, Noël Aséko, Daniel Peretz, Alexander Nübel, Jonah Kusi-Asare, Jonathan Asp Jensen, Wisdom Mike, Ljubo Puljic, Maurice Krattenmacher, and Lovro Zvonarek alone, Bayern generated 63.55 million euros.
Added to this is a 500,000 euro loan fee for Arijon Ibrahimovic and another 500,000 euros for Armindo Sieb. This brings total revenue to 64.55 million euros.
Numerous players are leaving Bayern
It is particularly noteworthy that the Munich club not only generated revenue but also removed numerous players from its payroll. Leon Goretzka left the club on a free transfer to Aston Villa upon the expiration of his contract. Raphaël Guerreiro is also no longer with the record champions following the end of his contract.
Nicolas Jackson returned to his parent club after his loan expired. Bryan Zaragoza was loaned to Espanyol Barcelona, while Felipe Chávez joined 1. FC Magdeburg on loan.
The biggest sale of the summer was Palhinha. Bayern received 14 million euros for the Portuguese player when he transferred to Benfica. Aséko brought in 12 million euros, and Peretz, 8 million. Nübel fetched 6.25 million euros, while Kusi-Asare and Asp Jensen each brought in 6 million.
From a purely financial perspective, this results in a manageable transfer deficit of 38.95 million euros. At the same time, Bayern has significantly streamlined its roster and signed two high-caliber reinforcements in Brown and Saibari.
One issue, however, remains unresolved: Sacha Boey. The Munich club would still like to offload the Frenchman. However, since the transfer windows in most top European leagues are already closed, there are only a few options left. Should even a last-minute departure fall through, Bayern’s squad planning for the 2026–27 season would be finalized.