New Headline: David Santos Daiber Embarks on Bundesliga Dream Voyage to Munich

HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: David Santos Daiber of FC Bayern München looks on ahead of the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and FC Bayern München at Voith-Arena on December 21, 2025 in Heidenheim, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian El-Saqqa - firo sportphoto/Getty Images) | Getty Images According to a report from Sky Germany journalist Kerry Hau (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ), Bayern Munich and young midfielder David Santos Daiber could be closing in on a new contract: David Santos Daiber is close to extending his contract at FC Bayern, which would be his first professional contract.

Advanced talks are already taking place. The Portuguese midfielder wants to establish himself at the club in the long-term – but in the short and medium term, a loan move in the summer is possible. This is a very interesting development.

With the Bavarians headed set to be seeking a replacement for Leon Goretzka in the summer, is it possible that the club will look to promote from within with Daiber Santos? Maybe. This could be a case where the intent is use the 19-year-old with the first team next season, but — maybe — add one more body to make the central midfield group consist of five players (Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlović, Tom Bischof, Santos Daiber, and a new player).

With Konrad Laimer also able to play in the central midfield, this could give Vincent Kompany plenty of options — and looks — for his central midfield. Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: New, improved notifications system!