Overview

• Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany placed a porcelain cockatoo beside the Meisterschale during the May 10 Meisterfeier, sparking intrigue among fans and commentators.
• The statue was taken from Restaurant Käfer during the team’s post-title celebration on May 4 and quickly adopted as a team mascot.
• Restaurant owner Michael Käfer has gifted the cockatoo to Bayern, expressing pride and hoping it serves as a talisman for future success.
• Co-trainer Aaron Danks has been informally dubbed the statue’s caretaker, with players joking about its mysterious origins.
• The cockatoo, valued at approximately €1000, will remain with the team, blending playful rituals with Bayern’s celebratory traditions.