Overview

• Alphonso Davies suffered a cruciate ligament tear during a Canada match in March, with the full extent only diagnosed after his return to Munich.
• Under FIFA’s Club Protection Program, Bayern Munich will receive financial compensation for Davies’ extended absence, though the exact sum remains under negotiation.
• CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen publicly reprimanded Canada Soccer for lapses in medical care and met with its officials, who delivered a 28-page report on Davies’ injury.
• The club intends to deepen engagement with national associations to mandate clear medical assessment procedures and safeguard player welfare on international duty.
• Davies is undergoing rehabilitation in Munich and is expected to rejoin Bayern’s first-team training around November 2025.