Wed Jan 15 19:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Bayern Munich Snaps Up American Teenager Darboe from LAFC
**Munich, Germany** – Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have announced the signing of 18-year-old attacking midfielder Bajung Darboe from LAFC. The Gambian-born American will join Bayern’s reserve team on a long-term contract, the club confirmed Wednesday.
Darboe, who has earned two caps for the US U-17 national team, expressed his excitement at joining the Bavarian club. “A big dream has come true for me,” he stated. “It was always a big wish of mine to pull on the shirt of this great club.”
The transfer is facilitated by the existing partnership between Bayern Munich and LAFC under the Red&Gold Football brand, a collaboration focused on youth development. Darboe previously played for the reserve teams of both LAFC and the Philadelphia Union. He is currently battling jet lag but expressed his readiness to begin his Bayern career.
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