Overview
- Bayern, which announced the deal Monday, signed the Austria U17 midfielder to a long-term contract with a planned arrival at the club’s Campus next summer.
- Youth director Jochen Sauer said Bayern tracked Maric for a long time and views him as one of the most promising players of his age in Austria, with an initial spot in the academy before any senior chances.
- Red Bull Salzburg tried to extend his contract, but talks reportedly fell through over an exit clause he sought, and media say Bayern will pay training compensation to Salzburg.
- Maric moved from Blau‑Weiß Linz to Salzburg’s academy in 2024 and played this season in the U16 and U18 sides with five games and two goals, while featuring for Austria’s U17s since September 2025 and remaining eligible for Croatia.
- The signing fits Bayern’s recent push to bring teenagers through the Campus into Vincent Kompany’s squads, signaling a clear pathway that could speed Maric’s jump from youth football to the pro level.