Tom Bischof transitions to No. 8 at Bayern Munich after Goretzka's exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Tom Bischof, 21, is set to wear the No. 8 jersey for Bayern Munich following Leon Goretzka's departure. Bischof expressed his initial desire for the No. 10 but opted for No. 8 due to his new role as a holding midfielder. He mentioned that he waited to consult with teammate Aleksandar Pavlović about the number before making the request. Bischof expressed happiness with the new number and received support from the club in obtaining it.
- •Bischof's number change follows Goretzka's departure from the club.
- •He previously wore No. 20 before assuming the No. 8.
- •Bischof consulted Pavlović before finalizing the number change.
- •Bischof expressed gratitude for the opportunity to take No. 8.
- •He mentioned his evolution into a holding midfielder role.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich’s new No. 8: Tom Bischof explains how he got his number change
"The 21-year-old is stepping into some big shoes at FC Bayern.
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