“Bayern suits me perfectly”: Bischof reveals reasons behind his move | OneFootball

Tom Bischof is fulfilling a childhood dream. The 20-year-old not only shows strong performances on the field in the FC Bayern jersey - his transfer is also an emotional milestone.

In an interview with the club's own FC Bayern Magazine 51, Bischof reflects on his very personal connection to the record champion. As a child, the club played a major role in his life. "As a little boy, I slept under a Bayern painting for years," the midfielder tells. The huge mural, a gift for his first day of school, showed him in the jersey of his then club - with the Bayern logo in the background.

Otherwise, FC Bayern was always present in his childhood: he collected 30 jerseys with player names like Robben, Schweinsteiger, and Ribéry over the years. A worn jersey from Sandro Wagner was his very personal highlight.

As a teenager, Bischof first made contact with the Munich team at the age of 15. "Back then I thought: 'Isn't it too early?'" he recalls. But the idea never left him - and after talks with Vincent Kompany, Max Eberl, and Christoph Freund, the decision matured: "Bayern is a perfect fit for me."

Kimmich reached out to Bischof

Just before his transfer, Joshua Kimmich also reached out to him: "He wrote to me that he is looking forward and believes in me," says Bischof. "At that moment, I had goosebumps."

The fact that the move to Munich could have been the right one in terms of sports was shown by the youngster right at his first starting eleven appearance in the Bundesliga. In the 4:0 against Werder Bremen, he impressed as the player with the most running, a 91 percent pass rate, an assist, and strong presence in central midfield. Particularly noticeable: his overview, his left foot, and his precise passes into the final third.

Bischof also describes the atmosphere in the team as motivating. "At Hoffenheim it was often relaxed, but at Bayern you immediately notice: everyone wants to win. I like that," he emphasizes. Despite the strong competition, he feels comfortable: "The mood is great. Everyone has an incredible hunger and a strong will."

With his versatility and clear game idea, Bischof quickly earned the trust of coach Vincent Kompany and his teammates. The fact that he even took over Joshua Kimmich's corners towards the end of the game speaks for the high esteem he has earned in a short time.

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