# German clubs scout teenage forwards in Asia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-clubs-scout-teenage-forwards-in-asia > Updated: 2026-08-04T08:43:35.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. During their 2026 Asian preseason tours, two German clubs highlighted teenage forwards as potential future first‑team players. Borussia Dortmund’s Japan stop featured 17‑year‑old American Mathis Albert, whose speed and work‑rate earned praise from coach Niko Kovač after scoring in a friendly loss and helping secure a win over FC Tokyo. A few days later, FC Bayern Munich’s Hong Kong and South Korea itinerary saw 16‑year‑old German‑Cameroonian striker Bastian Assomo score twice in a victory over Jeju United, drawing interest from Bayern’s scouting staff and sparking speculation about a permanent move. Bayern later announced the construction of a dedicated women’s sportpark in Unterhaching, slated for 2029, and highlighted its fan‑friendly ticket pricing. The club reiterated its confidence in Assomo’s development, noting his continued impact in the Asian tour and positioning him as a prospective future star for the senior squad. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-04: Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln negotiate Said El Mala transfer amid Sancho doubts and alternative targets Dortmund and Köln negotiate Said El Mala’s €50 m transfer; move may stall as BVB weighs Sancho’s return and a loan for Mikey Moore. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fc-bayern-defender-minjae-kim-linked-with-manchester-united-move ### 2026-08-01: Borussia Dortmund hails American teen Mathis Albert on Japan pre‑season tour American teen Mathis Albert earned coach Niko Kovač’s praise on Dortmund’s Japan tour, scoring in friendlies and aiming to become a key player for the club. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/borussia-dortmund-hails-american-teen-mathis-albert-on-japan-preseason-tour --- Cite as: German clubs scout teenage forwards in Asia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-clubs-scout-teenage-forwards-in-asia