After UEFA ruling: What’s next for Bayern prospect Gibson Adu | OneFootball

Gibson Adu was supposed to gain playing experience in Austria. Instead, he suddenly found himself back in Munich. Now he is waiting for the next step.

After the failed transfer to SCR Altach, the 17-year-old is currently training with the amateurs of FC Bayern. As reported by the Münchner Merkur, the club is currently trying to obtain a playing permit for the forward from the Bavarian Football Association, so that he can be used in the Regionalliga as soon as possible.

The originally planned loan to the Austrian Bundesliga failed due to a UEFA regulation. Adu, who only moved from SpVgg Unterhaching to Munich in 2024, was supposed to gain playing experience at SCR Altach. But that didn't happen: Since Altach is considered a category 4 international club, no players under 18 can be signed – hence the playing permit was not granted.

"Said goodbye with tears in his eyes"

Altach official Manuel Willam explained to the Vorarlberger Nachrichten: "Together with Bayern Munich, we tried, but because we are a category 4 club at the international level, we cannot sign players under 18 years old." Coach Fabio Ingolitsch was also affected: "Gibson said goodbye to us with tears in his eyes. Even though he was only with us for ten days, it's tough for such a young player."

After his transfer in the summer of 2024, Adu was initially loaned directly back to SpVgg Unterhaching. His contract at Säbener Straße runs until 2027.

For now, he is supposed to stay with the second team and rebuild his game rhythm, while the decision of the BFV on the release for use is pending. Despite the setback, FC Bayern continues to rely on the young center forward and wants to provide him with playing experience as soon as possible.

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