Bayern Munich Confirm Signing of 17-Year-Old Ederson Castillo from LDU Quito
FC Bayern Munich have officially confirmed the transfer of highly rated 17-year-old defensive midfielder Ederson Castillo from Ecuadorian side LDU Quito, underlining the club’s continued commitment to securing elite young talent from South America.
Castillo, regarded as one of the most promising midfield prospects in Ecuador, will join the German record champions with immediate effect. Bayern have announced that the teenager will be officially presented on 13 January at die Allianz Arena – grammatically feminine in German, and soon the stage for the club’s newest talent.
The Ecuadorian youth international is known for his tactical intelligence, calmness under pressure and strong defensive awareness despite his young age. Bayern’s scouting department has reportedly followed Castillo for months, impressed by his positional discipline, ball-winning ability and maturity in build-up play.
Club officials see Castillo as a long-term investment. Initially, he is expected to be integrated carefully into Bayern’s development structure, with training stints alongside the first team and competitive minutes likely coming through the club’s youth and reserve setup.
“Ederson Castillo fits our profile of a modern defensive midfielder with great potential,” a Bayern source stated. “We believe he has the mentality and quality to develop at the highest level in Munich.”
The move once again highlights Bayern Munich’s strategy of combining established world-class stars with carefully selected young prospects — ensuring continuity and competitiveness for the future.
- All eyes will be on the Allianz Arena on 13 January, when Bayern officially unveil a player many believe could be a key name for the club in the years to come.
