Torben Rhein dreams of a world career with FC Bayern.
The 18-year-old turned down offers from Spain and England to move to Munich.
Torben Rhein has extended his contract with FC Bayern Munich until 2022.
The super talent wants to assert itself among the professionals under Hansi Flick.
The midfielder's greatest sponsors are Hermann Gerland and Miroslav Klose.
Munich
- A few days ago, one of Bayern's biggest talents extended his contract by one year until June 30, 2022. Torben Rhein moved from Hertha BSC to the youth department of FC Bayern Munich in 2017.
The 18-year-old is part of the U23 squad, but has not yet been used by Holger Seitz this season.
FC Bayern: Hermann Gerland is a fan of Torben Rhein
Hermann Gerland already had the junior national player on his radar early on and believed in him.
Hansi Flick's co-trainer tried to incite the hopeful to top performance with pithy sayings from the “Tiger” brand.
“I can remember a game in the U16s well.
He was a spectator, we won 2-0 and I was very happy with my performance.
Then he came to me in the evening and asked me: 'What's going on: Why no goal and no template?' Rhein tells one such anecdote about his sponsor.
Apparently, this wisdom has not harmed Bayern's talent.
The midfield all-rounder has played in all of the DFB's national U-teams and was awarded the silver Fritz Walter Medal in 2020 as the second best U17 player in Germany, right behind shooting star Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.
Torben Rhein: Andres Iniesta and Thiago are his role models
His favorite position is the "eight", but according to his own statement, he can occupy any position in midfield.
Unsurprisingly, he therefore names "Andrés Iniesta during his active time" as his idol.
The legend of FC Barcelona inspired his style of play.
Rhine’s current favorite player is ex-Bayern star Thiago Alcantara.
Similar to himself, the Liverpool player convinces with his strong passing game and both feet.
FC Bayern: Rhein rejected offers from FC Arsenal and FC Barcelona
For his move to Bayern, Rhein turned down offers from Arsenal London and FC Barcelona, among others.
“When I heard as a very young player that Bayern wanted me, it naturally triggered something in me.
It was a boah feeling ”, Rhein remembers the first attempts by the record champions.
"When I came to Munich and was shown the Allianz Arena, I came to the conclusion: I want to take this step," the youngster explains his decision at the time.
After Hansi Flick and Jamal Musiala gave a young player several chances, the native of Berlin also wants to impose himself on the head coach.
FC Bayern: Miroslav Klose is Torben Rhein's mentor
He already has a good connection to the coaching team.
Miroslav Klose was his coach last season and took him under his wing.
When the first team in Lisbon made the triple perfect, Rhein worked in small groups with Leroy Sané on Säbener Straße.
Rhein raves about the cooperation with the World Cup record scorer.
“Above all, his mentality, his will to win and his professionalism have shaped me the most and brought me further,” says the captain of the U18 national team.
“He taught me that talent and training alone are not enough to become a professional and that it is also about discipline off the field.
He also made me aware of topics such as nutrition and sleep. "
Thorben Rhein wants to assert himself at Bayern
With continuous work and great commitment, he would like to fulfill his dream and make a breakthrough on the Isar.
“I want to assert myself at FC Bayern.
That is my clear goal.
I don't care when.
I don't put any pressure on myself. "
(Korbinian Kothny)