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Bayern Reportedly Reaches Deal for 17-Year-Old Ecuador Defender Virgilio Olaya

The move would become eligible only after his 18th birthday in February 2026 due to international registration rules.

Overview

  • Transfer reporters Fabrizio Romano and Reinaldo Romero say Bayern has secured Olaya, while the club has not issued an official confirmation.
  • Olaya plays for Ecuadorian top-flight side SD Aucas and has youth caps for Ecuador’s U15 and U17 teams.
  • Because he is a non-EU minor, formal registration in Europe can only occur once he turns 18 in February 2026.
  • Bayern intends to treat him as a long-term prospect with an expected loan, potentially via the Red&Gold Football partnership with LAFC or a short-term return to Aucas.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed, and local reports describe the signing as part of Bayern’s expanded push for South American talent development.