Jonathan Asp Jensen Leaves Bayern Munich for Deportivo A Coruña

World Desk · 13 July 2026 at 21:30 · 30s summary · 2 min read

What We Know

FC Bayern Munich confirmed on July 13, 2026, via dpa, the transfer of Jonathan Asp Jensen to Deportivo A Coruña. Jensen, a 20-year-old Danish attacking midfielder, has committed to the Galician club until June 30, 2031.

Deportivo A Coruña — full name Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña, a club based in A Coruña, Galicia, founded March 2, 1906 — returns to Spain's top flight starting in the 2026-2027 season, following recent promotion.

Context: Deportivo A Coruña, from Golden Age to Return to La Liga

According to Wikipedia, the Galician club reached its peak around the turn of the 2000s. Spanish champions in 2000 — its only La Liga title — it also won the Copa del Rey in 1995 and 2002.

Deportivo also competed in five consecutive UEFA Champions Leagues between 2000 and 2005, the club's most successful European period. After several decades in lower divisions, it returns to the elite for 2026-2027 under the direction of Antonio Hidalgo, who took charge in 2025.

Timeline

1. March 2, 1906
   Founding of Real Club Deportivo de A Coruña in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain.
2. 1995
   Deportivo A Coruña wins the Copa del Rey for the first time in its history.
3. 2000
   The club is crowned Spanish champion — the only La Liga title in its history.
4. 2000–2005
   Five consecutive appearances in the UEFA Champions League.
5. 2002
   Deportivo A Coruña wins a second Copa del Rey.
6. 2025
   Antonio Hidalgo takes over as head coach of Deportivo A Coruña.