Insólito Bayern Múnich friendly sees 50‑year‑old treasurer on pitch

In an Insólito contrast, Bayern Múnich posted a 15‑0 pre‑season victory over Rottarch‑Egern on Thursday while the amateur side famously sent its 50‑year‑old treasurer onto the field, and the German giants simultaneously announced a €55 million signing of Moroccan striker Ismael Saibari.

The 2026‑2027 season in Europa feels ever closer, and Bayern remains among the habitual contenders for both domestic and international crowns.

The humble Rottarch‑Egern, led by Vincent Kompany, served as the Thursday opponent for the current Bundesliga champion, delivering a one‑sided 15‑0 result.

Bayern’s sextuple Champions League winners saw Aleksandar Pavlovic net two, Arijon Ibrahimovic three, Felipe Chávez two, Maycon Cardozo two, Armindo Sied two, Joao Palinha one, Bastian Assomo two and Joshua Kimmich one.

The unexpected player was the club’s treasurer, a 50‑year‑old police officer who entered SE for an injured local player, QUE sparking a viral post on social media and a wave of discussion across Germany.

FC Rottach‑Egern has traditionally faced Bayern in the European summer since the 1970s, making this encounter part of a long‑standing fixture.

Meanwhile, Ismael Saibari emerged as a World Cup 2026 standout, guiding Morocco to the quarter‑finals and attracting Bayern’s attention with three goals in five matches, including a strike against Brazil and the decisive penalty that eliminated the Netherlands.

Bayern completed Saibari’s transfer for €55 million, signing him until 2031 after a brilliant season at PSV where he was named Eredivisie’s best player, confirming the club’s month‑long preparation ahead of the competition’s start in North America.

The juxtaposition of a light‑hearted friendly that featured a treasurer‑turned‑player and a serious €55 million acquisition underscores Bayern Múnich’s dual focus on entertainment and strategic squad building, a pattern that will shape its campaign in the coming years.