The shirt switch comes as no surprise, with internal discussions about the number change already taking place during talks over Musiala’s contract extension. The club views the 21-year-old as a cornerstone of their long-term project.
Musiala, who has steadily grown into one of Europe’s most exciting attacking midfielders, now inherits a shirt worn by legends such as Arjen Robben and Lothar Matthäus, symbolizing his growing role as Bayern’s creative leader.
With this move, Bayern further signal their confidence in Musiala to be the face of their next era.