Bayern Munich Secures Midfielder Momoko Tanikawa with Contract Extension Through 2029
MUNICH โ – Bayern Munich has โannounced a contract extension for โฃwomen’s team midfielder Momoko Tanikawa,keeping the Japanese international with the club through 2029. The deal rewards a breakout season for the 20-year-old โขand signals Bayern’s commitment to building a competitive squad โขfor yearsโ to come.
Tanikawa initially joined Bayern in January 2024,spending a subsequent year with Swedish side Rosengรฅrd before returningโ toโ Munich at the start of the current year. She quickly became a key contributor, playing a important role in Bayern’s Frauen Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal Frauen double last season. โTanikawa also showcased her talent on the international stage, leading Bayern to victory โฃin the inaugural World Sevens tournament where she earned both Top Scorer and Best player honors.
The Nagoya native has continued her notable โขform this season, recently scoring threeโ goals in consecutive away matches against Paris Saint-Germain and TSG Hoffenheim.
“I’m very happy andโ looking forwardโฃ to the coming years in Munich,” Tanikawa said. “Since my arrival, I’ve really felt at homeโ in the teamโ and was warmly welcomed right from the start. It gives me great pleasure to be โขpart of this team. bayern is one of the biggest clubs in the world andโ it’s a greatโค honor forโ me to wear this jersey. In the future, I want to continue to show my qualities, constantly improve and be successfulโ with the team so we win lots of trophies with the club.”
