Bayern Munich plans to use Arijon Ibrahimović as Luis Díaz backup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Bayern Munich has decided to promote Arijon Ibrahimović to serve as a backup for Luis Díaz for the upcoming season. Following the failed pursuit of Anthony Gordon, who joined FC Barcelona, Bayern opts not to seek alternatives. Ibrahimović, after three loan spells, is expected to gain playing time on the left wing, having shown potential with a successful finish to last season at Heidenheim. He will now wear the jersey number 22 previously held by Raphaël Guerreiro.
- •Arijon Ibrahimović becomes backup for Luis Díaz this season
- •Bayern Munich passed on signing Anthony Gordon, now at Barcelona
- •Ibrahimović showed promise with two goals in final games at Heidenheim
- •He has a contract with Bayern until 2028
- •Bayern plans to integrate younger players into the lineup
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern ready to trust Arijon Ibrahimović as Luis Díaz backup
"Kicker’s Frank Linkesch reports FC Bayern are planning to have Arijon Ibrahimović as Luis Díaz's backup for the upcoming season. According to the report, the club decided not to look for alternati...
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