Bayern Extend Arijon Ibrahimović Through 2028 and Promote Him to First Team
The club kept the long‑term academy forward to reward loan development and give Vincent Kompany a planned attacking backup and rotation option.
Overview
- FC Bayern confirmed Ibrahimović has signed a contract through 2028 and will join Vincent Kompany’s senior squad for the 2026–27 season.
- Ibrahimović is a homegrown player who progressed through Bayern’s youth system and completed loan spells at Frosinone, Lazio and Heidenheim before returning.
- He stood out at Heidenheim in 2025–26 with seven goal contributions in 34 appearances and team highs in chances created and successful dribbles despite the club’s relegation.
- Sporting director Christoph Freund said the move reflects step‑by‑step development, and reports say Kompany outlined a role that convinced the player to stay.
- The renewal comes during a wider summer reshuffle that includes signings such as Ismael Saibari, Nathaniel Brown and Noel Aseko and the sale of Alexander Nübel to Beşiktaş, a pattern that protects Bayern’s talent pipeline and market value.