Tom Bischof eager for return of Noël Aséko Nkili at Bayern Munich

BRAUNSCHWEIG, GERMANY - MARCH 27: Tom Bischof of Germany in action during the UEFA Under21 EURO Qualifier between Germany U21 and Northern Ireland U21 at Eintracht Stadion on March 27, 2026 in Braunschweig, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Bayern Munich midfielder Tom Bischof is expected to have more of an opportunity to actually play in the central midfield next season, but he could have competition from a familiar face — Hannover 96 defensive midfielder Noël Aséko Nkili.

The Bavarians have reportedly exercised a buyback clause on Nkili and the 20-year-old is expected to compete for a role on the squad next season. For Bischof, it will be a chance to welcome an old pal.

“Aséko is a fantastic guy whom I’ve known for a long time through the national team. I’m delighted that a good friend is coming to Munich. Aséko has developed tremendously and has made big steps at Hannover. He plays a bit more offensively now and does it very well. He has the qualities to play for Bayern,” Bischof told Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).

When asked if he would help Nkili find an apartment in Munich, Bischof went one step further.

“He’s welcome to stay with me two or three days a week,” Bischof said with a laugh. “Why not more? I think my mother, who’s often at my place too, would object. She wouldn’t be entirely happy about that. But I do have a bed for him.”

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