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28Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Al-Hilal agree to sign Bayern Munich’s Kingsley Coman

According to L’Équipe, Al-Hilal have agreed to sign Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman. It has been well documented that Der Rekordmeister have been hopeful of offloading Coman from their wage books for the upcoming campaign.With the Frenchman earning a reported €19 million a year, Bayern have been looking for a suitor willing to pay the majority of Coman’s salary. Despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, and Barcelona, neither of the three sides have looked to enter negotiations with the record champions. However, after Al-Hilal recently expressed their desire to bring the 28-year-old to Saudi Arabia, it appears a deal could be close to completion.It is understood that the two clubs have agreed on the outlines of a deal for Coman, but the winger has yet to giv...

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25Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Gittens gets Dortmund off to a Bundesliga flyer

Jamie Gittens got Borussia Dortmund off to a winning start under new coach Nuri Sahin with his two goals earning them a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in their first Bundesliga game of the season. Saturday's match was marked by Dortmund fans' protests against their club's sponsorship deal with a German arms manufacturer. Frankfurt's Fares Chaibi had a big chance in the 71st minute but was unable to react quickly enough to turn Niels Nkounkou's fiercely-struck cross into the goal from close range. Then Gittens made more of a harder chance at the other end a minute later, eluding a defender on the left of the penalty box before firing in from a narrow angle. The 20-year-old English winger then sealed the win on a counter-attack in the 93rd minute. Bundesliga runners-up Stuttgart s...

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24Aug By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Granit Xhaka scores superb goal as champions Bayer Leverkusen win

Granit Xhaka scored an excellent goal and Florian Wirtz netted a late winner as champions Bayer Leverkusen secured a 3-2 win away to Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga season opener on Friday, extending their unbeaten league run into the new campaign. Leverkusen were awarded a penalty deep into stoppage time for Ko Itakura's foul on substitute Amine Adli and Wirtz scored on a rebound to earn the visitors the three points. Xhaka opened the scoring for Leverkusen in the 12th minute with a powerful strike from outside the box before Wirtz doubled their lead in the 38th on a rebound. But defender Nico Elvedi pulled one back for Gladbach just before the hour mark from close range and Tim Kleindienst nutmegged Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba to level for the hosts five minutes f...

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23Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Vincent Kompany and Nuri Sahin: Big new jobs at Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund

The bar is always set high for the coaches of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. When the clubs only managed to come third and fifth respectively in a perceived two-horse race, change was inevitable. With neither side having won a trophy last term, for the first time since 2008-09 season, both have new coaches for 2024-25. Though they won plenty as players, Vincent Kompany (Bayern) and Nuri Sahin (Dortmund) have just an English Championship (second tier) title between them from their short coaching careers so far. So what is it about these two men that has landed them two of German football's biggest jobs? Kompany: Last man standing With Kompany, it was a process of elimination. After Bayern announced Thomas Tuchel's departure long before the end of last season, they publicly blundere...

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23Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Socceroo extends stay at German club

Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe has further cemented his European club future by signing a contract extension with German Bundesliga outfit St. Pauli. Metcalfe, 24, is poised to make his Bundesliga debut alongside fellow Socceroo Jackson Irvine when St. Pauli – last season’s German second division champions – start its top-flight campaign with a home match against Heidenheim on Monday morning (AEST). The former Melbourne City star’s deal was set to expire next year; however, with St. Pauli coach Alexander Blessin wanting Metcalfe part of the Hamburg-based club’s long-term plans, his contract has been extended by an undisclosed amount of seasons. “Connor brings with him everything required to play an even bigger role with us in the coming years,” Blessin said. “He’s got a good foot...

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21Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Report: Kingsley Coman might not want to leave Bayern Munich either

According to a report from L’Equipe (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman might not so keen on leaving the club.Just like Leon Goretzka, Coman might just be settled in to staying this season: Bayern have not told Kingsley Coman directly to leave the club, but have implied to his representatives that he was one of the players for whom the club was willing to listen to offers. Coman is not actively looking for a new club but is not ruling out a departure before deadline day either. But in order to leave, the Frenchman would only be interested in trying an ‘interesting challenge’, and not a move to Saudi Arabia or an English club not competing for trophies. Privately following the birth of his son, Coman told people close to him that this is probably the ...

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20Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Harry Kane loving early impressions of Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich

Harry Kane spent his first season at Bayern Munich chasing Robert Lewandowski’s Bundesliga goals record. He wasn’t too far off, either. Now in his second year in Bavaria, the England captain is chasing trophies — under a new coach in Vincent Kompany. Can he replicate that success in a new system? So far, so good. “I like him a lot,” Kane said of Kompany after Bayern’s 4-0 win over SSV Ulm on Friday (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “He’s brought in a lot of energy, a fresh energy. The way he wants to play, high pressure, a lot of possession, a lot of attacks to try to score many goals. I think it suits us, it suits the team we have. I think week by week we’ll get to improve bit by bit as we understand his ideas more. But my first impressions are really good.” Kane was brought on in th...

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19Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Borussia Mönchengladbach trying to force a transfer of Florian Neuhaus

Bild reports that Borussia Mönchengladbach are trying to push midfielder Florian Neuhaus out of the club as they look to offload him. The 27-year-old reportedly does not play a role in the Gladbach squad this season and this can be seen in their recent DFB Pokal first-round 3-1 win against Erzgeburge Aue. Despite being fit, Neuhaus did not see the pitch as Seoane looked at alternatives. The Swiss head coach even subbed in Manu Koné who is looking to leave the club.Other signs show the lack of a role that Neuhaus will play this season as he has been removed from the team council, despite being the third captain last season. While the midfielder’s best friend at the club Christoph Kramer has also departed after his contract was mutually terminated. The relationship between Neu...

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18Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bayern Munich, England star Harry Kane ready to go again after a “hectic” year

It’s been a whirlwind for Harry Kane. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker and England star made the biggest move of his career last summer to Bayern Munich, Germany’s record champions. Amid while it hasn’t translated to the silverware he has hoped for — either with Bayern or with England at EURO 2024 — Kane has not missed a beat on the field, despite the major changes off it. “It was a hectic 12 months, a lot of change in my life, from a football point of view but also personally, moving to a different country, settling in a new house and getting the kids into new schools,” the 31-year-old said for Hayters TV (as captured via @iMiaSanMia). “All that sort of stuff that goes into a transfer takes a lot of energy out of you. “It was a really good year, and then we were one game away from...

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18Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Leverkusen hold nerve for German Supercup win on pens

Bayer Leverkusen, playing with 10 men for more than a half, have beaten VfB Stuttgart 4-3 on penalties to win the German Super Cup. Domestic double winners Leverkusen who lost only once in all competitions last season, needed only 11 minutes to take the lead with Edmond Tapsoba heading towards goal at the far post and Victor Boniface pushing the ball over the line. Stuttgart struck back four minutes later thanks to Enzo Millot's shot in the first German season curtain-raiser not to feature Bayern Munich for 13 years. Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen were reduced to 10 men when Martin Terrier was dismissed with a straight red card following a studs-up challenge in the 37th minute and Stuttgart quickly took control. The visitors hit the woodwork three times and went in front in the 63rd minute w...

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17Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern give Kompany winning start in German Cup stroll

Bayern Munich's new head coach Vincent Kompany has enjoyed a winning start as his side cruised to a 4-0 German Cup win over third-tier Ulm. Bayern Munich have begun the new season with a 4-0 win against second-division SSV Ulm in the German Cup, as Vincent Kompany made his official debut as the team's coach. Veteran Thomas Müller broke the deadlock in the 12th minute and completed a brace just three minutes later. The Bavarians found a third goal in a slow second half as Kingsley Coman finished off a cross from newcomer Michael Olise in the 79th, and substitute Harry Kane headed in a fourth in stoppage time. "Our game approach, our game idea and behaviour when with the ball were overall good. I feel good, not only with my body, but also with the guys. I had fun in the game," Müller tol...

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16Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise settling in nicely

Bayern Munich signee Michael Olise spent part of this week getting acclimated to life in Germany and his new club. So, how are things going for Olise during his first few days with Bayern Munich? Let’s find out. “Good. So far everything has been very good. I immediately felt welcome. The coach is very good,” Olise said (as captured by FCBayern.com). Aside of his first impression, Olise gave some input on his history with Jamal Musiala. “We played together a bit when we were younger at Chelsea. He’s a top player. I’m happy to be playing alongside him,” Olise said. Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl is happy to see Olise hit the ground running. “The good thing is that he’s arrived fully fit and on the back of success, even if it wasn’t a gold at the Olympics. Now it’s about...

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16Aug By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Under Pressure: Bayer Leverkusen bosses reportedly urged to sell stars after title season

These are the days it never rains, but it pours. After securing a Bundesliga title and keeping hold of some of its key members — like attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz and head coach Xabi Alonso — Bayer Leverkusen is now reportedly under pressure from its ownership to cash in on success and sell other assets. It seems that is a situation Bayern Munich is capitalizing on by threatening to walk out of the door — with a move for Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah now looking unlikely, and causing a brief war of words between club executives this week. From Tz journalists Manuel Bonke and Philipp Kessler, as captured via @iMiaSanMia: Leverkusen are being urged by the Bayer Group to sell players because their market values ​​are higher than usual after the title. Tah is considered the num...

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15Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Serge Gnabry is a veteran who understands competition at Bayern Munich

At Bayern Munich, competition is inevitable. While Bayern Munich portrays the image of a “family” (there are, after all, former Bayern players in high positions in this club), there is plenty of competition for each and every position (except goalkeeper until Manuel Neuer decides to call it a day). Serge Gnabry’s position is questioned every season at the club and it is no secret that certain members of the hierarchy have consistently called for player sales this year. Moreso, new players such as the electric French forward Michael Olise have been added to the roster. Nonetheless, Gnabry, about to enter his seventh season at the club (he was loaned out in his first season in 2017 to TSG Hoffenheim), does not necessarily mind the competition according to @SkySportDE via @iMiaSanMia as he ...

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14Aug By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Christoph Freund talks Bayern Munich’s win over Wsg Tirol, Leon Goretzka, and Désiré Doué

Bayern Munich closed out its preseason with a 3-0 victory over WSG Tirol, which left sporting director Christoph Freund pleased with what he saw. “It was an important friendly because many of the boys came back later and now they’ve got minutes. So it was exactly what we wanted. The game served its purpose. It was a decent match and it’s important that everyone has a game under their belt. It’s good that everyone is back now and the coach will choose the right line-up on Friday,” said Freund (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).One player who was not in the lineup against WSG Tirol and who probably won’t feature against SSV Ulm either is midfielder Leon Goretzka. When asked if Goretzka would stay at Bayern Munich, Freund said, “We’ll see.” Regardless, Freund does expect Goretzka to comp...

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13Aug By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Official | Maximilian Beier joins Borussia Dortmund for €29m

Borussia Dortmund have announced that they have completed the signing of Hoffenheim and Germany striker Maximilian Beier. The 21-year-old joins for €29m plus €2m in add-ons, reports Sky Germany and signs a contract at the Signal Iduna Park until 2029. Hoffenheim also has a sell-on clause in the agreement. Beier will replace Niclas Füllkrug who last week joined West Ham for €30m after only a season at the club. On moving to Dortmund, Beier said: “I am really looking forward to this next, big step in my career. In the conversations with Borussia Dortmund, I felt from the first minute how much they wanted me and I immediately had a great feeling. I am proud to be able to play for one of the best teams in Europe from now on and am extremely motivated to get started and bring joy to the fans...

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12Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Leon Goretzka’s Bayern Munich future looking bleak

To say that Bayern Munich is in a bit of a transitional phase would be an understatement. Coming off of their first season without silverware in over a decade with a completely new manager and coaching staff in Vincent Kompany and everyone he brought with him, the Rekordmeister are looking to return to the top of the German footballing pedestal that Bayer Leverkusen so deservedly perched themselves onto last season under Xabi Alonso. Members of the club’s front office and supervisory board have shared the sentiment that Bayern needed to have some player sales before they could add to their inbound list of Hiroki Ito, Michael Olise, and João Palhinha, and there could still be some players leaving, even after Mazraoui and De Ligt agreed deals to head to Manchester United. In addition to al...

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24Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich’s wages are astronomical

 Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München at Signal Iduna Park on November 04, 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.Bayern Munich’s financial advantage over the rest of the Bundesliga isn’t the most heavily guarded secret. But if Bayern wants to compete with Manchester City, Real Madrid, and the other European heavyweights, then the club will need to continue its summer spending spree.Capology published some updated numbers and and it’s no surprise that Max Eberl is tasked with lowering Bayern’s wage bill in order to fund future transfers.Here are some other fun facts from this release:Bayern’s 12th-highest paid player (Alphonso Davies, €11.25M) makes more than the highest paid player o...

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24Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Stuttgart keen on Genoa’s Albert Gudmundsson

Albert Gudmundsson of Genoa celebrates after scoring a goal during the Coppa Italia Round of 32 match between Genoa CFC and Modena at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on August 11, 2023 in Genoa, Italy. German giants Stuttgart are interested in the possibility of signing Genoa star Albert Gudmundsson.Gianluca di Marzio has reported about the situation of the Iceland international, who has been linked with other major clubs in Italy and they seem keen on signing him as well. It seems as if Stuttgart are now interested, as they look at the Serie A market to bolster their squad.They are trying to make initial moves for the player as they look to make their squad worthy of the Champions League next season. The situation of the forward is being studied and an offer can be made soon, as they look to b...

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23Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kompany confirms Kane will miss pre-season clash against Spurs

 Harry Kane of England celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between England and Slovakia at Arena AufSchalke on June 30, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Harry Kane has been ruled out of Bayern Munich’s pre-season game against Tottenham Hotspur on August 3 in South Korea. The Englishman left Spurs for the German giants last summer, but despite scoring 44 goals in all competitions, Bayern failed to lift a trophy. Kane scored three times as England reached the Euro 2024 final before losing 2-1 to Spain.Vincent Kompany has confirmed that Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane will miss the pre-season game against his former club Tottenham Hotspur on August 3 in South Korea.Kane enjoyed a successful first season individually in Germany, scori...

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