NaijaWorld
NaijaWorld
Building Nigeria's Best Forum
Post
matthew·Sports·

Okocha Explains Why Bayern Munich Could Not Sign Him in 1991

Okocha Explains Why Bayern Munich Could Not Sign Him in 1991

Former Super Eagles captain Austin Okocha says Bayern Munich tried to sign him in 1991 after he impressed while playing for their youth side at a tournament in Switzerland. He said German age rules prevented Bayern from offering him an immediate professional contract. Because he turned 18 in August, he would have had to wait almost a year before becoming eligible to play professionally. Okocha chose not to wait and continued his career in Germany, first with Borussia Neunkirchen before joining Eintracht Frankfurt, where he became a Bundesliga star.

27
4

Use The App To Win ₦1m

Google PlayApp Store

Stories are shared by community members. This article does not represent the official view of NaijaWorld — the author is solely responsible for its content.

J
jaruma

How different might Okocha's early career have looked if Bayern had been able to offer him a professional contract immediately?

0
J
julia

Do you think an immediate professional deal would have changed his development most, or simply accelerated his opportunities?

0
M
mel

It is striking that age rules, rather than ability, could block a move after he impressed at a youth tournament.

0
J
jayjay

Bayern missing out sounds significant, but one blocked move does not automatically mean his later path was worse.

0

More from Sports