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Imago Images / LackovicFC Bayern Munich intend to secure loanee Bara Sapoko Ndiaye on a permanent deal next summer, according to the Abendzeitung.
According to Abendzeitung, the German record champions are weighing up a long-term deal for the 18-year-old. Ndiaye is currently on loan from Gambinos Stars Africa, a partner club of the Red & Gold Academy.
Ndiaye made his first-team debut against FC St. Pauli last Saturday, entering as a substitute for Jamal Musiala in the 84th minute.
In his brief cameo, the teenager impressed, earning praise from teammate Leon Goretzka after the final whistle: “You could see he’s got massive talent. He’s a good lad and really grateful.”
Sporting director Max Eberl agreed, noting that he saw “no nerves” in the young midfielder. “He settled into the game very well.”
If the transfer goes through, he will be Bayern’s second signing for next season, following the confirmed €2.5 million return of Noel Aseko from Hannover 96.
Getty Images SportSerge Gnabry has resumed training after missing FC Bayern Munich’s away fixture at St. Pauli due to injury.
According to Bild, the Germany international completed light running drills at the Säbener Straße training ground on Sunday. However, his availability for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid remains uncertain.
Gnabry had pulled out of the St. Pauli trip at short notice with knee pain. “We felt it was better for Serge to stay home rather than travel to Hamburg with two flights so soon. He probably wouldn’t have been ready to play, so we gave him time to recover, and he’ll be fit for Wednesday,” sporting director Max Eberl explained after the 5-0 win over Hamburg.
