Bayern transfer news this coming summer 2017 2018
A blast from the past! Here's a recap of Bayern Munich's transfer news from the summer of 2017 and 2018:
Summer 2017:
- Corentin Tolisso (Midfielder) - Signed from Lyon for €41.5 million
- Serge Gnabry (Winger) - Signed from Werder Bremen for €8 million
- James Rodríguez (Midfielder) - Signed from Real Madrid on a two-year loan deal
- Kingsley Coman (Winger) - Signed from Juventus on a permanent deal for €20 million
- Niklas Süle (Defender) - Signed from Hoffenheim for €20 million
- Corentin Tolisso (Midfielder) - Signed from Lyon for €41.5 million
Summer 2018:
- Serge Gnabry (Winger) - Signed from Werder Bremen for €8 million (permanent deal)
- Renato Sanches (Midfielder) - Signed from Benfica for €35 million
- Leon Goretzka (Midfielder) - Signed from Schalke 04 for €32 million
- Jan Kirchhoff (Defender) - Released from his contract
- Rafinha (Defender) - Released from his contract
- Xabi Alonso (Midfielder) - Retired from professional football
These transfers marked a significant overhaul of Bayern's squad, with the arrival of young and talented players like Tolisso, Gnabry, and Sanches. The departures of James Rodríguez and Xabi Alonso also marked the end of an era for the club.