FC Bayern have extended Javier Fernández’s contract to 30 June 2028 and agreed a loan deal for the 19-year-old midfielder to join Nürnberg for the rest of the season.
Freund: “Valuable experience”
Christoph Freund, sporting director: “Javier Fernández unfortunately wasn’t able to play much in 2025 due to a long injury but is now 100 percent fit and ready for senior football. He’s a very good player, a physically strong midfielder who can lead from the front in any team. He’s also showed in the Youth League that he can make a statement, even when his team goes behind. He’s someone who takes things in his own hands. We’re looking forward to the coming years with him and are sure he’ll gain valuable experience at Nürnberg.”
Javier Fernández: “I feel very good in Munich and am excited to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world in the coming years. Now I want to use my chance at Nürnberg to gain match practice in Bundesliga 2 and develop further.”
At the Campus since 2023
Fernández moved to the FC Bayern Campus from Atlético Madrid’s academy in January 2023, playing for the U17s and U19s before stepping up to the reserves in January 2024. However, injuries meant he missed most of last year and some of the current season. The Spanish midfielder made his return in December and has now made 13 appearances for the second team, scoring two goals and providing two assists. He has also featured in three friendlies for the first team, including January’s 5-0 win at Red Bull Salzburg.
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