Bara Sapoko Ndiaye has completed a permanent move to FC Bayern München, signing a professional contract that will keep the 18-year-old midfielder at the German giants until 30 June 2031.

The deal marks a historic milestone for Gambinos Stars Africa, the academy that helped develop the young midfielder before his move to Bayern.

Ndiaye joined Bayern on loan during the winter break and quickly impressed enough to earn a permanent transfer after making four competitive appearances for the club during the second half of the season.

His breakthrough came during a memorable campaign for Bayern, with the German giants securing both the German Championship and the DFB-Pokal.

The 18-year-old central midfielder’s performances during his loan spell helped convince Bayern to make his move permanent, with the club now committing to him on a long-term professional contract.
His development at Bayern has also earned him international recognition.

Following Bayern’s title-winning campaign, Ndiaye was called up to the Senegal national team for the World Cup in North America, where he and his teammates reached the Round of 32.

The permanent transfer is being celebrated by Gambinos Stars Africa as one of the biggest achievements in the academy’s history.

The academy described the move as a moment of immense pride, saying Ndiaye’s journey demonstrates the quality of talent emerging from its programme.

The deal also represents a significant step in the career of the young midfielder, who now has a long-term opportunity to develop within one of Europe’s most successful football institutions.

For Gambinos Stars Africa, Ndiaye’s permanent transfer to Bayern is being presented as more than an individual success story, but as evidence of what its youth development programme can achieve.

The academy says his journey shows that young talents from its programme can reach the highest levels of European football.

With his contract running until 2031, Ndiaye now enters the next chapter of his career with Bayern, where he will look to continue his development and establish himself at the highest level of the game.

By Adama Makasuba