23-year-old Mala Grohs, goalkeeper for Bayern Munich (Germany), announced this weekend, suffers from a malignant tumor.
She will be away from the field for an indefinite period. Aged 23, Mala Grohs suffers from a malignant tumor, forcing her to retire while she undergoes treatment.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Anmande announced the bad news this weekend in a video posted on social networks.
Mala wanted to contact you personally.
We are always by your side, Mala!
Mala Grohs is missing indefinitely: pic.twitter.com/myRYTUZtef
– FC Bayern Women (@FCBfrauen) November 16, 2024
Despite the severity of her illness, she remains positive and optimistic. “It’s a challenge I never thought I’d have to take on one day. With the help of the whole world, I am sure that I will be defeated and completely restored. “I am in very good hands with the doctors here in Munich,” she confided.
And she can count on the unwavering support of an entire club, which has decided to extend her contract for one year (until June 2026).
“In these moments, sport takes second place. Our club and the entire FC Bayern family support Mala Grohs. Mala is a wonderful and strong person, she will receive all the help we can give her. We support him in his healing process,” assured President Herbert Hainer.
Mala Grohs arrived at Bayern Munich in 2019. A graduate of team 2, she made her debut in the profession in 2021, with 81 matches and three German Supercup championship titles with the Bavarian club.