Per a release from FCBayern.com, Bayern Munich has shipped attacker Armindo Sieb to Los Angeles FC in MLS.
Sieb, who has had two different stints in Bavaria, is making a permanent move to LAFC:
FC Bayern and Armindo Sieb have agreed on a move for the striker to the ‘Red&Gold Football’ partner club Los Angeles FC in the USA. The 23-year-old has spent the past two years on loan at FSV Mainz 05.
FC Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund: “Armindo Sieb has gained a great deal of experience in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 over the past few years. We are delighted that, following Timothy Tillman, he is now the second player to make the move via our Campus to our ‘Red&Gold’ partner club, Los Angeles FC. We know he will be in very good hands there and take the next step in his career.”
Sieb joined the FC Bayern Campus in the summer of 2020 from the TSG Hoffenheim youth academy and made his professional debut in the DFB Cup in October 2020. After two seasons with SpVgg Greuther Fürth, FC Bayern exercised a buy-back option and handed him a contract until 2027.
LAFC issued the following release on the move as well:
LAFC has acquired forward Armindo Sieb from German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich on a permanent transfer through the 2028-2029 season with a club option through 2029-2030. Sieb will occupy an international roster slot and will be added to the roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.
“Armindo is an exciting young player whose technical ability, pace, and attacking prowess will add another dimension to our attack,” said LAFC President of Soccer Operations John Thorrington. “He has already gained valuable experience at a young age in one of the world’s top footballing environments and has consistently demonstrated the qualities we value in our players. We are excited to welcome Armindo to Los Angeles and believe he will play an important role in our pursuit of championships.”
Sieb, 23, joins LAFC after spending the last two seasons on loan with Bundesliga side 1. FSV Mainz 05 from FC Bayern Munich. During his time with Mainz, he made 62 appearances across all competitions, including 49 appearances in the Bundesliga, scoring five goals and adding three assists.
Prior to joining Mainz, Sieb returned to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024 after the club exercised its buy-back option following his standout two-year spell with 2. Bundesliga club SpVgg Greuther Fürth. He was then loaned to Mainz for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. During his two seasons with Greuther Fürth, Sieb made 66 appearances across all competitions, recording 17 goals and four assists. In 2023-24, he enjoyed a breakout campaign, contributing 12 goals and three assists in 33 league appearances.
Sieb has always been regarded as a good talent, but he has failed to differentiate himself so far during this preseason. With so many young players warranting longer looks, the writing was on the wall that Sieb might have to move on to have a better chance of showcasing himself.
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