R.I.P. Bayern GK Ulreich reveals his son passed away following a serious illness

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Sven Ulreich has announced the tragic death of his six-year-old son following 'long, serious illness.'

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

Ulreich, who has not played an official match since November 2024, wrote on Instagram: 'It is with deep sadness that we would like to announce today that our son Len passed away a few weeks ago after a long, serious illness.

'The decision to make this public now is incredibly difficult for us – however, it is an important step for us as a family to create clarity in our environment and also in the public eye.

'Together with our daughter, we are now trying to find our way back to life step by step.

'Special thanks go to our families, friends, and FC Bayern Munich for their discretion and great support over the past few months – that means a lot to us.

'We ask the public and media representatives to be considerate and respect our privacy. We kindly ask you to refrain from further inquiries or statements. Lisa & Sven.'