The German Sky channel reported that before concluding their trip to South Korea, Bayern Munich held a fan meeting organized by sponsors, where Kompany appeared alongside German legend Thomas Müller, new signing Palhinha, and Korean star Kim Min-jae. The players received gifts. Palhinha and Müller, among others, also gave interviews.
Palhinha emphasized that he is very proud to have joined Bayern Munich, as “I’ve always dreamed of playing for a top club, and Bayern is one of the biggest teams in the world. Being able to play alongside a legendary figure like Thomas Müller makes me extremely proud, and I hope to win many trophies.” After saying this, he looked at Müller sitting next to him, who nodded in agreement and made a funny face, causing both Palhinha and the fans to laugh.
Thomas Müller then also gave an interview, thanking the people of Asia and expressing how much he enjoyed his time in Seoul. He was amazed by the incredible support from Korean fans, which made him very happy. When asked about his future, Müller said, “When will I retire? Football is my love and passion. Therefore, I’ll keep playing as long as I can!” Müller’s statement was met with cheers and applause from the fans.
The Bayern stars were given portraits as gifts, where they are depicted wearing traditional Korean attire.