Bono: "I Was Close to Playing for Bayern Munich, But They Procrastinated; I Don't Regret Accepting Al Hilal's Offer"
T.E (Elbotola)
21 February 2026at16:49
Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bono has revealed that he was close to joining Bayern Munich from Sevilla, but the Bavarian club's procrastination in finalizing the deal prevented the move. This led him to accept an offer from Saudi club Al Hilal, who were determined to secure his services without hesitation.
In an interview with the "EZZEQUIEL" channel on YouTube, Bono stated: "I was close to playing for Bayern Munich when I was on my way out of Sevilla."
He added: "I really thought it would happen, but they procrastinated a lot, and I had to make a decision."
He concluded by explaining: "Then Al Hilal's offer came. Honestly, I don't regret it (accepting their offer) because they take good care of me here."
Q&A
Why did Yassine Bono's transfer to Bayern Munich not happen?
Yassine Bono's move to Bayern Munich from Sevilla fell through because the Bavarian club significantly procrastinated in finalizing the deal, forcing the goalkeeper to make a timely decision on his future.
How does Yassine Bono feel about his decision to join Al Hilal?
Bono has expressed no regrets about accepting Al Hilal's offer, stating that the Saudi club takes excellent care of him, which has made his transition positive following the Bayern Munich situation.
