FC Bayern comes away empty-handed with defensive jewel

According to recent reports, FC Bayern has lost the tug-of-war for British defensive jewel Christian McFarlane.

Munich – Even though the summer transfer window has already closed, FC Bayern is still being linked with many players. The English defensive jewel Christian McFarlane has recently been intensively linked with FCB. According to recent reports, however, the 17-year-old has decided to join another top club.

As the British online portal HITC reportsFC Bayern, along with Borussia Dortmund, were very interested in signing McFarlane. But the left-back, who currently plays for New York City FC, will probably move to Manchester City in 2025.

At just 17 years old, McFarlane is already part of the New York City FC starting eleven and is a permanent fixture in the England U18 national team. He had previously proven himself in the U17s with 13 international matches and one goal.

BVB also has to admit defeat

In addition to Bayern and Dortmund, other top European clubs such as Arsenal FC and Atlético Madrid had also been keeping a close eye on the talent. But Manchester City seems to have won the race for the youngster.

His coach Nick Cushing was impressed by McFarlane’s development and praised his attitude: “I’ve seen his personality and his character. I can see that Christian will claim the shirt for himself. I don’t want the boys to come and just wear the shirt, I want them to own it and earn it. He has worked incredibly hard on the training pitch.”

Both Manchester City and New York City FC belong to the City Football Group. This holding company unites a total of twelve clubs worldwide, which means that transfers between clubs within the group can be handled more smoothly.