Bayern Munich has decided that Maycon Cardozo and Tim Binder are better served continuing their development in Bavaria rather than heading out on loan.
According to Sky Germany’s journalist Kerry Hau, both teenagers attracted several interesting loan offers, but Bayern Munich decided to keep them in the squad. The plan is for Cardozo and Binder to continue training regularly with Vincent Kompany’s senior team, after making strong impressions during preseason.
That is a significant vote of confidence
in two players who have emerged as intriguing prospects at the Bayern campus.
Cardozo, 17, has already made history at Bayern Munich. He became the first player from the club’s World Squad program to appear for the senior team when he made his Bundesliga debut last season. He has continued progressing through the youth ranks, while also gaining experience with Bayern Munich II.
Binder, 19, has also caught attention with his pace, dribbling ability, and attacking intent. Bayern Munich specifically highlighted his performance during the preseason friendly against Wehen Wiesbaden.
Rather than sending either player away for a season-long loan, Bayern Munich appears to believe the best pathway is to keep them close to the first team while allowing them to get regular competitive minutes with the U-23 and U-19 teams.
That could give both players the best of both worlds — daily exposure to the senior squad and plenty of opportunities to play.
If Cardozo and Binder continue developing at their current pace, Bayern Munich could have two more homegrown options pushing for first-team opportunities sooner rather than later.
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