If you know the story of Breno, you know how significant this news is.
Bayern Munich generally does not like signing South Americans. They are not exempt from doing so, as the Brazilian trio of Dante Bonfirm, Rafinha, and Luis Gustavo have proven over the years. But these players came from other European clubs and never from South America themselves. But why?
The story of why Bayern might be hesitant to sign South Americans, for those who are unaware, dates back to the signing of Breno from São Paolo in 2008 for a fairly significant €12 million. He struggled with injuries and form throughout his time at Bayern, but things came to a head when he was informed that he would have to have a third operation on his knee in 2011. That night, in an alcohol induced rage, the Brazilian literally burned his house down to the ground. This earned him a trip to jail and, naturally, saw his contract terminated by Bayern.
Since 2008, Bayern have avoided signing players from South America because of Breno. But there were several rumors that Bayern tried to sign Palmeiras star (and future Chelsea FC player) Estêváo Willian in the past, showing the club’s preparedness to finally break this aversion. And this was not a one off, according to Bild. The German newspaper reports, as captured by @iMiaSanMia, that Bayern are still scouting there:
Bayern are also intensively watching the market in South America for attackers.
It looks like the era of no more South American players joining Bayern finally be coming to an end. Make of it what you will.
