Bayern Munich president hails ‘outstanding’ signings Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown after World Cup showcase

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has declared new signings Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown “very special players”, insisting the duo can make an immediate impact after impressing on the World Cup stage.

The German champions have moved to strengthen both their attack and defence this summer, recruiting Morocco forward Saibari from PSV Eindhoven and Germany left-back Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Hainer’s comments, reported by Maximilian Koch of Munich newspaper Abendzeitung, underline Bayern’s belief that both signings are central to their plans as the club reshapes its squad.

> “كلاهما لاعب مميز للغاية، وقد ظهر ذلك خلال كاس العالم”

> “الصيباري قدم مستويات رايعة حتى تعرض للاصابة، وسجل هدفا في كل مباراة خاضها. اما براون فهو لاعب رايع، نعتقد انه سيفيدنا كثيرا.. يتميز بالسرعة، ويتناسب بشكل مثالي مع اسلوب بايرن ميونخ”

World Cup form drives Bayern’s transfer moves

Saibari, 25, was one of PSV Eindhoven’s standout performers last season and further enhanced his reputation with Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, where his attacking versatility and end product drew widespread attention.

Operating across multiple positions in the final third, he proved capable of influencing games as both a creator and finisher. Hainer highlighted how the forward delivered consistently before injury cut his tournament short, noting that he scored in every match he played at the competition.

Bayern are expected to use Saibari in several attacking roles, including as a second striker or advanced midfielder, to increase creativity and goal threat in a side seeking to reclaim domestic and European dominance.

Brown tipped to fit ‘perfectly’ into Bayern style

Brown, 23, arrives at the Allianz Arena after an impressive spell with Eintracht Frankfurt, where his pace, energy and work rate down the left flank established him as one of the Bundesliga’s rising full-backs.

Hainer believes the Germany defender is ideally suited to Bayern’s high-intensity approach, which demands full-backs contribute both defensively and offensively.

He stressed Brown’s speed and ability to balance his defensive duties with overlapping runs and support in the final third as reasons Bayern expect him to “benefit us a lot”, describing him as an ideal tactical fit for the club’s style of play.

Praise for sporting director Max Eberl

Hainer also used the unveiling of the new signings to publicly back sporting director Max Eberl, whose recruitment strategy has been closely scrutinised as Bayern retool their squad.

When asked whether the deals for Saibari and Brown had strengthened Eberl’s case for a new contract, Hainer responded by praising his role in completing the transfers.

> “ماكس ايبرل قام بالتاكيد بعمل جيد، من خلال التعاقد مع هذين اللاعبين”

The club president’s endorsement suggests Bayern’s hierarchy are satisfied with the direction of their summer business, with Saibari and Brown seen as key pieces in a squad overhaul aimed at injecting fresh energy and flexibility.

Bayern target renewed success with fresh core

By adding a World Cup-performing attacker in Saibari and a dynamic, modern full-back in Brown, Bayern are signalling a commitment to both immediate results and longer-term squad renewal.

With the pair now joining up with the team, attention will turn to how quickly they can adapt to the demands at the Allianz Arena and translate their form for club and country into decisive performances in the Bundesliga and Champions League.