That's the plan

New signing only on the bench: bosses invited to talk

Christoph Freund (l.) and Max Eberl(Bild: Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Bryan Zaragoza has made just two brief appearances since joining FC Bayern, with the Spaniard spending the remaining games on the bench. Munich bosses Christoph Freund and Max Eberl have now reportedly invited the winger for a chat about the future.

"Bryan doesn't speak the language. It's difficult in English and German. We brought the transfer forward to gain time because we didn't know how long Coman and Gnabry would be out for," coach Thomas Tuchel recently explained. Nevertheless, he wants to hold on to the 22-year-old, "we'll give him time."

Familiar picture: Bryan Zaragoza on the substitutes' bench(Bild: APA/AFP/LUKAS BARTH)

Patience required
Freund and Eberl are also said to have assured Zaragoza of this. "We believe in you! Stay patient, work hard - then you will become an important part of the team in the new season under the new coach!", Sky quotes the message that the two bosses wanted the Spaniard to understand.

Zaragoza moved to Munich on loan from Granada in the winter transfer window. However, sending the attacking pro back to Spain is not the wish of the German record champions, they say, as they want to continue to rely on the services of the international beyond the end of the season.