Debut in the Bundesliga at 16 years old
Bayern extends long-term contract with young professional
July 22, 2026 – 5:19 p.m.Reading time: 1 min.
Erblin Osmani: He made his Bundesliga debut in March. (Source: IMAGO/DeFodi.de/imago)
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Erblin Osmani has already played in the Bundesliga at the age of 16 – now Bayern are securing the talent for the long term. There is a special clause in the contract.
FC Bayern Munich extended the contract with 17-year-old midfielder Erblin Osmani early and long-term. In March, Osmani won with a score of 4:0. Berlin Union celebrated his debut in the Bundesliga – he was only 16 years old.
According to the club, when he turns 18 on May 19, 2027, the contract will automatically convert to a licensed player contract. Osmani will initially play for the U19 national team. He could also play in the regional league under amateur coach Dante.
Osmani joined Bayern when he was just nine years old.
Jochen Sauer, Director of Young Talent Development at FC BayernThe statement quoted: “Erblin is a native of Munich and a true Bayern native. He has already celebrated his debut with our professionals and we are convinced of his further development potential.”
At the age of nine, Osmani moved from Milbertshofen to the Bayern academy. Last season he played for the U17 and U19 teams. He was capped twice for the Germany U17 team and seven times for the U19 team.