Bavarian offensive meets with setback
FC Bayern Munich's Paul Wanner Sidelined with Ankle Injury
Paul Wanner, the 19-year-old German-Austrian midfielder, is currently sidelined due to a minor ligament tear in his left ankle, sustained during a friendly match against Tottenham Hotspur in August 2025. As a result, he is expected to miss at least the start of the new Bundesliga season, which kicks off for Munich on August 22 with a home game against RB Leipzig [1][2][3][4][5].
The exact return date for Wanner remains uncertain, and there is no precise information available regarding his recovery progress. His injury has, however, opened up opportunities for other players in coach Vincent Kompany's team, with the long-term absence of Jamal Musiala increasing Wanner's chances of getting playing time once he recovers.
Wanner's contract with FC Bayern Munich extends until June 30, 2027, but there is no public information indicating any contract expiration or extension as of August 2025. The young midfielder has returned to the professional squad of Bayern Munich after two loan years with SV Elversberg and 1. FC Heidenheim.
Despite the injury setback, Wanner remains an integral part of Bayern's future plans, providing depth to their midfield. Club bosses expect Wanner, along with Musiala, Davies, and Ito, to return towards the end of the first half of the season.
Meanwhile, Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach are reportedly interested in Wanner this summer, but there are no ongoing transfer rumors or offers related to the midfielder at the moment, suggesting that Bayern Munich retains him as a valuable young talent [6].
Before the injury, Wanner made his debut in the starting lineup for Bayern against Olympique Lyon. However, he was substituted in during a previous match against Tottenham due to the ankle injury.
In addition to Wanner, FC Bayern Munich is currently without long-term injured players Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Serge Gnabry. The German champions will play a friendly match against Grasshopper Club Zurich on Tuesday to prepare for the upcoming season.
The first competitive match for Bayern Munich will be the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against cup winners VfB Stuttgart on the following Saturday.
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Paul Wanner's injury, sustained during a friendly match against Tottenham Hotspur, has temporarily sidelined him from the premier-league action with FC Bayern Munich, specifically the European-leagues matches like the Bundesliga, where he was expected to feature against RB Leipzig. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his return date, Bayern Munich continues to view Wanner as a crucial part of their midfield plans for the future.
