Bayern Munich, Led by Kim Min-jae, Arrives in Jeju for Friendly Against K League's Jeju SK

German Bundesliga powerhouse FC Bayern Munich has arrived in Jeju Island ahead of their Audi Football Summit 2026 match against K League 1 side Jeju SK FC the day after tomorrow (August 4).

The Bayern squad arrived at Jeju International Airport on a charter flight on the afternoon of today (August 2).

This marks Bayern's second visit to South Korea following their friendly against Tottenham Hotspur (England) at Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 3, 2024.

Around 500 fans gathered at Jeju International Airport to welcome the team, waiting for the players with uniforms and autograph boards in hand.

Led by manager Vincent Kompany, a 26-member squad stepped foot in Jeju for the friendly against Jeju SK, including South Korean national team defender Kim Min-jae, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Japanese defender Hiroki Ito, midfielder Joshua Kimmich, and forward Luis Diaz.

Players from national teams that reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, such as Harry Kane and Michael Olise, did not participate in this tour, leaving some disappointment.

Upon arriving at the arrival hall, the players enthusiastically responded to fans' requests for autographs, delighting the supporters who came to the airport.

Neuer didn't mind signing autographs and taking photos with fans holding his jersey, while Kim Min-jae also signed autographs for fans one by one to repay their support.

Bayern players will adapt to the environment in Jeju through a closed-door training session this evening, and meet the press and fans on site on August 3 through a press conference and open training.

The Audi Football Summit 2026 between Jeju SK and Bayern will kick off at 8:00 PM the day after tomorrow at Jeju World Cup Stadium.

(Photo: Yonhap News)
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