German international Oscar da Silva is returning home: the 25-year-old forward is moving to FC Bayern after two years at FC Barcelona
The Munich club have signed da Silva to a three-year contract until 2027, the double winners announced on their own website on Thursday. “I’m delighted to be returning home after seven years mainly abroad and to be closer to my social environment again,” explained da Silva.
From Berlin via Barcelona to Munich
The winger moved from Alba Berlin to Barcelona in 2022 and was signed to a three-year contract by the Catalans. da Silva made a total of 136 appearances for the Blaugrana. Among other things, he played 64 EuroLeague games for the Spaniards, although da Silva failed to win a title during this time. Barcelona had already announced almost a week and a half ago that the Munich-born player’s contract would not be continued and, according to the club, used a clause to terminate his contract, which runs until 2025.
Stanford graduate da Silva, who studied at the US college for four years between 2017 and 2021, made his debut for the German national team last year in qualifying for the 2025 European Championship and is part of the world champions’ squad in preparation for the Olympic Games in Paris. As a player, da Silva sees himself “preferably at the back four, but I can also help out on the wing and at five. I like to be able to fill different roles,” he is quoted as saying on the club’s website.
Pesic: “Very uncomplicated negotiations “
“We have always been in contact with Oscar in the past and know each other very well,” said Marko Pesic. The Bayern managing director spoke of “very uncomplicated negotiations” in which da Silva’s desire to return to Munich was palpable. “The moment it became clear that we had a chance of getting him, we immediately made an effort to get him. We are delighted that it has now worked out. “
Würzburg signs US pro Ford
Würzburg are also working on their squad for the new season. The club from Lower Franconia has strengthened its squad with the addition of US point guard Robert Ford III. The Baskets announced on Thursday that the 24-year-old is moving to the Main from Montana State University, where he was top scorer in his sixth and final college season