Bayern Munich goalkeeper reveals his six-year-old son passed away a few weeks ago following a serious illness

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich has introduced the tragic loss of life of his six-year-old son following ‘lengthy, severe sickness.’

In a devastating assertion on Friday, the 36-year-old revealed that his son Len, born in November 2018, handed away in June.

Ulreich, who has not performed an official match since November 2024, wrote on Instagram: ‘It’s with deep disappointment that we want to announce at present that our son Len handed away just a few weeks in the past after a protracted, severe sickness.

‘The choice to make this public now’s extremely troublesome for us – nevertheless, it is a vital step for us as a household to create readability in the environment and likewise within the public eye.

‘Along with our daughter, we at the moment are looking for our means again to life step-by-step.

‘Particular thanks go to our households, buddies, and FC Bayern Munich for his or her discretion and nice assist over the previous few months – meaning so much to us.

The 36-year-old has not featured in an official match since November 2024 attributable to ‘private causes’

Ulreich introduced the beginning of his son in November 2018 with a heartfelt Instagram submit

‘We ask the general public and media representatives to be thoughtful and respect our privateness. We kindly ask you to chorus from additional inquiries or statements. Lisa & Sven.’

In 2018, Ulreich mentioned he spouse Lisa had been ‘grateful’ for his or her ‘great reward’ as he introduced Len’s beginning only a day after having fun with victory within the Champions League with Bayern.

‘I went straight to the hospital for me,’ he wrote. ‘Could I introduce: Len. We’re overjoyed for the beginning of our son and grateful for this glorious reward.’

As Bayern’s back-up behind Manuel Neuer, Ulreich has made 103 appearances for the Bavarian giants. He has gained the Bundesliga 9 occasions, the DFB Cup 3 times, the DFL Supercup six occasions.

He has additionally lifted the Champions League and Uefa Tremendous Cup.

Final week, he agreed a one-year extension with the aspect that can service to 10 years, both aspect of a 12-month stint with Hamburg.

‘Sven Ulreich is reliability personified: he delivers what he guarantees – within the truest sense of the phrase,’ mentioned sporting director Max Eberl,

‘Characters like him are good for any workforce. We’re delighted he’ll be spending one other season with us,’ Eberl added.