Bayern Munich announce partnership with Japan Football Association | OneFootball

Bayern Munich and the Japan Football Association (JFA) have announced a partnership with a focus on youth talent and the exchange of training knowledge.

As part of the deal, coaches from both clubs will have the chance to work in the other country. Friendlies between youth teams as well as joint training camps also planned.

“We are fascinated by the opportunity for our biggest talents to be introduced to the level that is required of young players in European top leagues,” said JFA president Kozo Tashima.

Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the deal will help the German club to expand further into the Japanese market.

“The Japanese market is highly interesting for FC Bayern,” explained Bayern board member Jörg Wacker, who is responsible for the club’s international strategy.

“The enthusiasm for football is impressive and the quality of young players is very high. That is why we founded the FC Bayern Football School in Japan.”