Bayern Munich: Transfer Overview for the 2012-2013 Season
Squad Changes and Notable Transfers
Incoming Transfers
Bayern Munich made several significant signings during the 2012-2013 summer transfer window. These included:
- Javi Martínez (from Athletic Bilbao, club record signing)
- Xherdan Shaqiri (from FC Basel)
- Claudio Pizarro (from Werder Bremen, free transfer)
- Tom Starke (from FC Nürnberg, free transfer)
- Dante (from Borussia Mönchengladbach)
Outgoing Transfers
The club also saw the departure of several players during the same period:
- Mario Mandžukić (to Atlético Madrid)
- Mitchell Weiser (loan to 1. FC Kaiserslautern)
- Lukas Raeder (to FC Augsburg)
2012-2013 Squad Overview
With the transfer window closed, Bayern Munich's squad for the 2012-2013 season included:
- Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Tom Starke
- Defenders: Philipp Lahm, David Alaba, Dante, Jérôme Boateng, Rafinha
- Midfielders: Bastian Schweinsteiger, Toni Kroos, Javi Martínez, Xherdan Shaqiri, Thiago Alcântara, Mario Götze
- Forwards: Arjen Robben, Franck Ribéry, Claudio Pizarro
Historical Significance
The 2012-2013 season proved to be a historic one for Bayern Munich. Under the guidance of manager Jupp Heynckes, the team became the first German club to win the treble of Bundesliga, DFB Cup, and UEFA Champions League titles. This marked a significant milestone in the club's history and cemented its status as one of the most successful teams in European football.
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