Bayern Munich signs left back Doyeon Kim from Daejeon Hana Citizen
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Bayern Munich has officially signed South Korean left back Doyeon Kim from Daejeon Hana Citizen. The transfer adds depth to Bayern's youth academy, particularly in the left back position, where they have faced a shortage of players. Kim, 18, trained with Bayern as a guest player prior to the signing and has also represented South Korea at youth level in international competitions. He is expected to bolster the left flank of the FC Bayern reserves’ defense. Kim joins goalkeeper Jae-won Heo as Bayern's second South Korean recruit this summer.
- •Doyeon Kim joins Bayern's U-23s from Daejeon Hana Citizen.
- •Kim trained with Bayern before the transfer decision.
- •He has experience representing South Korea at youth international levels.
- •Bayern's youth academy needs reinforcement at left back.
- •Kim is the second South Korean signing for Bayern this summer.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Official: Bayern Munich sign youth left back Doyeon Kim
"Bayern reinforce a currently very weak position in the academy.
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