Bayern Munich secures contract extensions for Talents Chris Afanou and Rayan Moumouni
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Bayern Munich announced the contract renewals of 17-year-olds Chris Afanou and Rayan Moumouni on June 18, 2026. Both players have been part of Bayern's youth development system, with Moumouni recently earning more playing time due to an injury to the first-choice right-back. Afanou, despite struggles with injuries, has received praise from the club, leading to his contract extension. Bayern's Head of Sport and Youth Development, Michael Wiesinger, expressed confidence in their potential and development paths. The club continues to invest in younger talent amid broader strategic changes.
- •Bayern extends contracts for Chris Afanou and Rayan Moumouni.
- •Moumouni has increased playing time due to an injury to a teammate.
- •Afanou's extension comes despite recent injury issues.
- •Both players are key to Bayern's youth development strategy.
- •Wiesinger expressed optimism about their potential.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Bayern Munich ink two talents to new contracts
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