FC Bayern Munich: partnership with the Japanese Football Association extended (2025-2028)

FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) has extended its partnership with the Japanese Football Association (JFA) to "to deepen international exchange and promote the development of young players in men's and women's football" for a further three years (2025-2028), announced the club on 19/11/2025.

"This relationship will proudly last ten years - a clear sign of continuity, reliability, and appreciation. Since the beginning of our cooperation, we have been able to implement numerous innovative projects together and learn from each other. Together, we want to continue fostering talent, deepen our exchange, and thus contribute to further developing football at the international level," said Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of Bayern Munich.

This agreement was initially concluded for an initial term of three years on 07/05/2018, before being renewed for the first time for the same term on 30/11/2021.

"We strive to strengthen Japanese football on a global level" (M. Tsuneyasu, JFA)

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