Bayern Munich Women goalkeeper Maria Luisa ‘Mala’ Grohs has been diagnosed with a malignant tumour. Bayern say that the 23-year-old will be unavailable for selection “for the foreseeable future”. Her contract with the club has been extended by one year through to the summer of 2026.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Mala Grohs has been diagnosed with cancer. The German club say the 23-year-old is out for an "indefinite period" in order to concentrate on her recovery. Bayern have agreed an early one-year contract extension with Grohs through to the summer of 2026.

Bayern Munich have announced that women’s first team keeper Maria Luisa Grohs has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor and will be out for the time being as she focuses on her treatment and recovery.

Goalkeeper Maria Luisa Grohs has revealed that she has cancer and won't be playing for her Bayern Munich team and the Germany national team for an indefinite period. Grohs said in a statement published by Bayern on Saturday that she was diagnosed with a malignant tumour.