Who are the Bayern Munich most expensive signings? They have traditionally been the powerhouses of German football, which allows them to splash more cash than any other club in the Bundesliga.
One signing that they have made in this summer transfer window that makes the top five list is Michael Olise, with the French winger departing Premier League club Crystal Palace. Nonetheless, here is the top five list of Bayern's most expensive signings of all time to date…
Bayern Munich most expensive signings: The top 5
| Bayern Munich most expensive signings | Joined from | Fee | Goals (Apps) | Honours with club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Kane | Tottenham | £86m | 44 (45) | None |
| Lucas Hernandez | Atletico Madrid | £68m | 2 (107) | 2020 UEFA Champions League, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Bundesliga, 2020 DFB-Pokal, 2021, 2023 German Super Cup, 2021 UEFA Super Cup, 2021 FIFA Club World Cup |
| Matthijs de Ligt | Juventus | £68m | 5 (73) | 2023 Bundesliga, 2023 German Super Cup |
| Leroy Sane | Manchester City | £54.6m | 48 (175) | 2021, 2022, 2023 Bundesliga, 2021, 2023 German Super Cup, 2021 UEFA Super Cup, 2021 FIFA Club World Cup |
| Michael Olise | Crystal Palace | £50m | 0 (0) | None |
5. Michael Olise – £50m
Sneaking into the top five is Michael Olise, after Bayern decided to activate his £50m release clause at Palace. The Frenchman excites whenever he is on the pitch, gliding past defenders with the utmost ease and using his superior dribbling ability to create chances and space for his other teammates.
Olise is currently competing in the Olympic games with host country France, and multiple goals and assists have seen him steal the spotlight. Nonetheless, Bayern look to have a quality player on their hands.
4. Leroy Sane – £54.6m
Bayern signed Leroy Sane after he impressed in the Premier League with Manchester City, and the German winger has proved to be a valuable asset to the team over the years. Indeed, he has won multiple honours with the club, and is coming towards a personal milestone of 50 goals for the club.
Sane has been linked with a move away from the Allianz Arena now that Olise has joined, with reports suggesting that they may even sanction a potential loan deal with an option to buy. Nonetheless, it will be interesting to see whether Bayern end up keeping him.
3. Matthijs de Ligt – £68m
Matthijs de Ligt was signed for a lot of money from Juventus, as the Netherlands international showed early promise in his career, especially at Ajax. However, the central defender has fallen out of favour at Bayern, with Manchester United strongly linked with his signature.
De Ligt could still have a future in Munich, having helped them win the Bundesliga title in the 2022/23 season, but the trophyless campaign that followed may cause the board to rethink. The 24-year-old still offers plenty of value in the market.
2. Lucas Hernandez – £68m
Coming into this list is another centre-back that Bayern splashed the cash on in Lucas Hernandez. They signed him from Atletico Madrid, but he has since moved on to Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.
Hernandez is the most decorated player on this list in terms of what he has won with the club, which included the coveted UEFA Champions League trophy in the 2019/20 season. Nonetheless, he was a solid performer for Bayern for many years, and arguably did live up to his hefty transfer fee.
1. Harry Kane – £86m
Bayern's record signing is unsurprisingly Harry Kane, the striker they bought in last summer's transfer window that they hoped would make all the difference. Indeed, the England international captain boasted an astonishing record of 44 goals in just 45 games in his debut season, and is already proving to be a shrewd piece of business.
However, Bayern endured a trophyless campaign for the first time in over a decade, as Kane's wait for a major trophy in his own personal career goes on. Nonetheless, there is no denying his ability, and he will be hoping above anyone else that he can put things right next term.
