Natalia Padilla Bidas to return to FC Bayern

Following two years on loan in Cologne and Seville, Natalia Padilla Bidas will return to FC Bayern Women on 1 July. The 22-year-old striker joined the Reds at the start of the 2023/24 season and initially went out on loan to 1. FC Köln. She then spent the following campaign gaining further match practice and experience at Sevilla in the Spanish first division. Next season, the Poland international will be able to show off her qualities in FC Bayern colours.

Top scorer at Sevilla

Padilla Bidas can look back on a successful season in Spain: the forward scored 11 goals in 28 appearances, making her Sevilla's top scorer. Padilla Bidas has also performed impressively for the national team and has scored 12 goals in 40 appearances to date. She helped Poland qualify for the upcoming European Championship for the first time.

De Sá Fardilha: "Gives us a new profile in our attack"

Francisco De Sá Fardilha: "Natalia is returning to us after a very impressive season at Sevilla. She has continued to develop and has once again shown the qualities that convinced us to sign her from Servette two years ago. With her pace, dynamic transitional play and two-footed scoring instinct, she gives us a new profile in our attack. We're convinced she'll continue to improve through working with José Barcala on a daily basis."

Padilla Bidas: “Want to take on an important role”

Natalia Padilla Bidas: "The move to FC Bayern is a big challenge that I'm very proud of. I want to give my best here, feel at home and help the team with goals, assists and hard work. My aim is to play an important role in the team. My time at Sevilla was one of the most valuable experiences in football for me, one that really improved my confidence and my performance."

The new arrival's first Bundesliga match will take place at the Allianz Arena!