Bavarian Loan Works: Former Bayern Munich star praises loanee on his team

Former Bayern Munich player and coach, Miroslav Klose, is now in his third season coaching at 1.FC Nürnberg. Since January of this year, Bayern youth product, Javier Fernández, has been on loan to the Northern Bavarian club. Speaking to the…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 1:00 AM
Bavarian Loan Works: Former Bayern Munich star praises loanee on his team
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich youth product Javier Fernández is currently on a loan deal at 1.FC Nürnberg.
  • Nürnberg coach Miroslav Klose praised Fernández's character, comparing him to Thomas Müller and Toni Kroos.
  • Fernández has made six appearances and recorded one assist for Nürnberg so far this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Bayern Munich player and current 1.FC Nürnberg coach Miroslav Klose has praised Bayern youth product Javier Fernández, who is currently on loan at the Northern Bavarian club. Klose compared the young midfielder's resilient character to German legends Thomas Müller and Toni Kroos, highlighting his ability to move past mistakes.

Fernández joined Nürnberg on loan in January and made eight appearances during the second half of last season. In the current campaign, the midfielder has made six appearances and registered one assist as he continues to search for his first goal for the club.

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