Overview
- Ito made his first appearance since July 2025, entering in the 83rd minute against SC Freiburg.
- He recorded his first Bayern assist less than a minute later, setting up Michael Olise for the sixth goal in the 6–2 victory.
- Sporting director Christoph Freund said Ito has returned well to training, is "really fit" and will help the team.
- Since arriving from VfB Stuttgart in 2024 for €23.5 million, he had been limited to eight appearances totaling 282 minutes and one goal.
- Three midfoot fractures caused him to miss 69 competitive matches and contributed to a reported market-value drop from €30 million to €18 million, with the left-footer able to play centrally or on the flank.