Goalkeeper Jonas Urbig has reaffirmed his emotional connection to FC Köln following his summer transfer to Bayern Munich. The 22-year-old gave an interview to Bayern's club magazine Säbener51, which was picked up by Bavarian Football Works, detailing his fresh start.
Urbig spent over ten years in FC Köln's youth and professional setup before making the move to Munich. He felt welcomed there from the very beginning. "I will always have an emotional connection with Köln. I wish the club nothing but the best - unless they are playing against us," Urbig said. His next match with Bayern is the home fixture against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim on 29 August 2026, as seen on the fixtures page.
How has Jonas Urbig settled in at Bayern Munich?
Jonas Urbig reported that settling in at Bayern Munich happened very quickly. The environment within the club helped him feel immediately welcome and in the right place. Viewed from the outside, he knew the record champions mainly through their success and public image. Now, from the inside, he experiences the people and culture differently.
He found everyone at the club to be human and open. The famous Bayern philosophy 'Mia San Mia' sometimes seemed like just a slogan to him before. "From the outside, 'Mia San Mia' can often sound like just a slogan, but today I know that it is genuinely lived here," the goalkeeper explained. This lived credo has fundamentally changed his impression of the club.
What does his Köln past mean for Urbig's future?
The long period at FC Köln remains a defining part of Jonas Urbig's career. He spent more than a decade of his football life there, from youth to professional levels. This connection will not break after the transfer, as his words make clear. His goal now is to continue developing at Bayern Munich and prove he belongs.
The focus is fully on the new task. The current squad list for Bayern shows the strong competition for his position, which he must overcome. His wish for FC Köln to do well obviously does not apply to direct duels. Should their paths cross in the Bundesliga or cup, he will fight fully for his new team.
What's next for Jonas Urbig and Bayern?
The next step for Jonas Urbig is clear: he wants to assert himself in daily training and recommend himself for appearances in the first team. The upcoming Bundesliga matchday provides the context. The home game against Hoffenheim in late August is a first opportunity to present himself within the professional setup, even if he is unlikely to start initially.
The long-term perspective depends on his continued development. The data on our stats page will document his progress in the coming months. For FC Köln, the departure of a long-term academy product marks another change in a summer already shaped by personnel moves. The current standings show both clubs in the early phases of the 2026/27 season.
