Bayern Munich loanee Julien Yanda continues to struggle at Lionel Messi’s new club CD Eldense
Yanda is integrating slowly at Eldense
Once upon a time, Julien Yanda was a highly regarded left-back at St. Pauli. He was seen as one of Germany's top talents and even made Bayern Munich's Bundesliga matchday squad in 2024/25. However, Bayern was in need of another left-back in January 2025, and Yanda was signed on loan. The 18 months he spent at Bayern were unconvincing, filled with inconsistencies.
In summer 2026, Yanda was loaned to Spanish second-division side CD Eldense to continue his development. Two months into the season, he has yet to play a single match for the relegation-threatened club. The reason given is that he needs time to adjust to the new environment and playing style. This puts Yanda in a difficult position at CD Eldense, a club owned by the legendary Lionel Messi, who recently acquired the team.
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