Bayern's young centre-back suffered a serious injury just days after extending his contract until 2028.

⚽💥 Ups and downs in Bayern's youth team: Roko Mijatović with a new contract and... injury drama! 🩼😢

In the world of youth football, emotions can change from minute to minute—literally. 📉📈 That's exactly the kind of emotional rollercoaster Roko Mijatović, a talented 18-year-old defender from Croatia who was once considered one of the greatest talents of the Bayern Munich academy, is currently experiencing. 🇭🇷🔴

Everything pointed to this being his moment. Bayern announced a contract extension with Mijatovic until 2028 ✍️📅 – a decision that demonstrates the club's enormous confidence in the young defender. Roko was also promoted to the U-23 team, where he was expected to take further steps towards the senior squad. 💪🔥

But unfortunately… fate can be brutal. 😔 Right after being promoted and signing a new contract, Mijatović suffered a serious injury that will sideline him for some time. 🩼💔 This is a huge blow not only for the player himself, but also for the entire coaching staff, who had high hopes for him for the upcoming season.

As if that weren't enough, Nana Gibson Adu, another promising youngster, has also landed on the injured list. 😣⚕️ And all this comes at a crucial time, as coach Holger Seitz tries to finalize his U-23 squad before the start of the campaign. ⏱️📋

Fortunately, there's some good news – several young players are returning to training after recovering from injuries. 🏃♂️💨 Their return gives hope that the team will be able to maintain their momentum and fight for good results in the Regionalliga. 💯

The whole situation is a reminder of how fragile and unpredictable a young footballer's path can be. One day you're signing the contract of a lifetime, the next you're fighting to get back into form. 🎢⚽