Japan's Ito Yoshiki has been playing for Bayern Munich since 2024. The 27-year-old Ito is reportedly being considered for sale in the summer transfer market, but there is no movement at present. Bayern has acquired left-back Nasoni Brown from Frankfurt, and the competition for positions is becoming more intense. The Bayern has a defender who can surpass Ito. Josip Stanisic, a 26-year-old defender from Croatia, can play both left-back and center-back. According to the club's official statement, Stanisic said, "My role has not changed. Even when Ito joined, I made it difficult for the coach to make a decision. The team is great because it has strong players joining. Our team has a lot of games, so we increased the number of substitutions to ensure that all players can participate in all games. The season ended with almost all players in good condition. Football is evolving, and to win the championship at the end of a long season, it is necessary to have a strong team with top-class players. PSG is an example. They can even fight in the second team in the league. It's a great thing for the team, and it's also a great opportunity for me to establish my place in the team. The decision to start or substitute players is up to the coach." PSG is the strongest team in the world, having won the Champions League for two consecutive years. To compete in multiple competitions, it is absolutely necessary to have a thick layer of players. Bayern will face Dortmund in the Super Cup on August 23 and Stuttgart in the Bundesliga opener on August 29. Japan's national team is currently competing in the World Cup for the second consecutive time. They lost 2-1 to Brazil on June 29, 2026. Since then, they have a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in the league. Recently, they have a record of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss. As of August 12, 2026, they are in second place, 2 points behind the Netherlands in the league.