Borussia Dortmund have moved swiftly to appoint Ole Book as their new sporting director following the departure of club legend Sebastian Kehl. The 40-year-old arrives from Elversberg, where he built a stellar reputation guiding the team up the German football pyramid. He faces an immediate rebuild as the eight-time champions look to bounce back from recent setbacks.
Bayern Munich will reportedly consider selling left-back Alphonso Davies this summer due to his consistent injury problems. The Canada international has often been linked with a transfer away from Bavaria but signed a new contract last year which runs until 2030. However, the 25-year-old has struggled to stay fit in recent years and the German giants are weighing up whether to cash in, with Manchester United thought to be interested.
At the age of 18, Ricardo Pepi simply wasn’t ready for the Bundesliga. The forward has since come into his own – but a €40 million transfer fell through at the last minute.
After a total of just over 21 years at BVB, Sebastian Kehl is bidding farewell to Borussia Dortmund. What will be remembered about Kehl the sporting director? A look back.
Harry Kane, Michael Olise and the rest are the talk of the town given Bayern Munich’s successful run. Stefan Effenberg, however, specifically highlights other players. News and rumours about FCB.
Following Sebastian Kehl’s departure from BVB, new details are coming to light. Were there irreconcilable differences within the club’s management? News and rumours about Borussia Dortmund.
Lennart Karl has an exciting few weeks ahead of him: the 18-year-old is set to make his debut for the German national team and is due to play for FC Bayern at his dream club.
FC Bayern are chasing every scoring record, but have recently looked vulnerable at the back. Against Union Berlin, the Munich side kept a clean sheet for the first time in a long while.
BVB manager Niko Kovac is extremely annoyed by one aspect of VAR, whilst Lothar Matthäus took the boos on his birthday in his stride. News and rumours about Borussia Dortmund.
A player on loan from FC Bayern is hoping for a second chance in Munich. An opposing manager is impressed by the German record champions’ style of play. News and rumours about FCB.
Harry Kane has been told he will only break Robert Lewandowski's Bundesliga scoring record at Bayern Munich if Vincent Kompany's side lose to Real Madrid in the Champions League. Kane has 31 goals in just 26 league games this season, and must hit 42 if he is to surpass Lewandowski's record.
FC Bayern beat Union Berlin 4–0 and have extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table to twelve points, at least for the time being. Individual player ratings for the FCB squad.
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya has revealed that he could have joined Bayern Munich instead of the Gunners, before developing into a likely Premier League title winner in north London. The Spain international has become one of the best stoppers in Europe under Mikel Arteta's tutelage but it nearly didn't come to pass at all, given the interest from the Bundesliga giants.
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