Chelsea youngster Jamal Musiala has joined Bayern Munich, with the move surprisingly confirmed by ex-Blue Ryan Bertrand.
Sixteen-year-old Musiala has moved to the Bundesliga champions, becoming the latest youngster to trade England for Germany.
The midfielder has signed a five-year deal with Bayern, with big things expected of him in the coming years.
While Musiala’s move is now common knowledge, it was former Chelsea left-back Bertrand who confirmed it.
The 2012 Champions League winner took to Instagram, posting a photograph of Musiala and adding the words: “Fearless..congrats @jmusiala10.”
Chelsea Youth’s official Twitter account got wind of the post, saying, “wouldn’t have expected Ryan Bertrand to effectively confirm Musiala’s move to Bayern Munich, but here we are.”
Twitter: Wouldn’t have expected Ryan Bertrand to effectively confirm Musiala’s move to Bayern Munich, but here we are. https://t.co/7j26z27yl1 (@chelseayouth
Musiala joined Chelsea from TSV Lehnerz back in 2011 and was one of the most talented players at the club’s academy.
He has played for both England and Germany U16s, due to having a duel English and German citizenship.
Musiala famously made his England U15s debut at the age of just 13, highlighting his potential.
