FC Bayern World Squad have announced the addition of another Nigerian in Treasure Odunze to their team following a successful period on trial at their camp in Abuja.
The announcement was made on the official social media handle of Bayern Munich on Facebook. He will join up with the rest of the world team for training per the announcement.
Former Nigeria U17 midfielder Daniel Francis popularly known as Dada was also confirmed as the captain of the team who will be going on tour soon ahead of an international youth tournament.
Dada was exceptional during last year’s tournament and Odunze will be hoping to follow in his footsteps although there is still no clarity if they will be snapped up by the main Bayern Munich set up in the nearest future.
The global project, operated by the German record champions for the first time last year together with partner Volkswagen and generating a huge response, will start anew in 2022. Once again, under-19 talents from around the world will get the chance to move one step closer to fulfilling their dream of becoming professional footballers. Among other things, a training camp will be organised on an international stage, and the World Squad will also be invited to play against FC Bayern’s U19s in the summer.
Explaining the essence of the project Board member for sport Hasan Salihamidzic said. “The FC Bayern World Squad project has developed successfully in just its first year.
“We’re very much looking forward to seeing talents from all over the world. In José Mulato from Colombia, whose development we’re following closely as part of our cooperation with FC Dallas, one of the players from last year has already been handed a professional contract, and many of the other talents are on the radar of their respective youth national teams since the World Squad. It’s an excellent springboard.”
