Jonah Kusi-Asare, a 17-year-old Swedish striker, has been impressing Bayern Munich’s sporting director, Christoph Freund. Freund believes Kusi-Asare has made significant progress since joining the club, showcasing great energy and settling in well with the team. The young striker has been training with Bayern Munich for 10-12 months and has demonstrated potential to fight for minutes as a backup striker behind Harry Kane.

Kusi-Asare’s Profile

– Age: 17 years old (recently turned 18)
– Height: 1.96 meters (6 ft 5 in)
– Position: Striker
– Background: Joined Bayern Munich from AIK on a long-term contract
– Attributes: Technically strong, fast, robust, and excellent finisher

Freund’s Expectations

Christoph Freund sees Kusi-Asare as a promising talent who can learn from Harry Kane and potentially become a valuable asset for the team. Freund notes that Kusi-Asare’s role as a backup striker might not offer as much playing time as he’d like, but it’s a good developmental step for the young player.

Potential Impact on Bayern Munich

Kusi-Asare’s signing could bring fresh energy to Bayern Munich’s attack, and his development could be crucial for the team’s future success. With his impressive physical attributes and technical skills, he might become a key player in the years to come ¹ ².

Upcoming Opportunities

Kusi-Asare might get a chance to showcase his skills in the upcoming matches, including the Beckenbauer Supercup against VfB Stuttgart. This match could be an opportunity for him to gain valuable experience and demonstrate his abilities to the coaching staff ¹.