Overview

• 31-year-old Xavier Rathan-Mayes has joined Bayern from Real Madrid on a one-year contract with an option for 2026–27.
• He becomes FC Bayern’s first Canadian player and will work under compatriot coach Gordon Herbert.
• His deal follows an early termination of his two-year Real Madrid contract after limited Euroleague action despite winning the ACB title.
• Bayern is reinforcing its backcourt following the exits of key guards Nick Weiler-Babb and Carsten Edwards.
• Rathan-Mayes is the team’s fourth addition ahead of the season, joining Justinian Jessup, Leon Kratzer and Wenyen Gabriel.