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Schlotterbeck signs long-term Dortmund extension

Borussia Dortmund have officially secured the long-term future of Nico Schlotterbeck, with the defender putting pen to paper on a bumper new contract. The German international has committed his future to the Signal Iduna Park outfit until 2031, providing a massive boost to the club's defensive stability.

Dortmund’s new boss: The only thing he can’t do is design shirts

Since late November, Carsten Cramer has been the new strongman at Borussia Dortmund. The 57-year-old has wasted no time implementing changes and uttering statements that BVB fans have missed hearing for too long.

Borussia Dortmund v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

Video: Real Madrid's transfer dream evaporates as Dortmund secures its star with a new contract

A German slap in the face for the Royal Family

Decision made: The Schlotterbeck transfer saga appears to be over for good

Borussia Dortmund has reportedly made a final decision on Nico Schlotterbeck’s future.

Hamburger SV v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

Bayern hit by Karl injury ahead of Real Madrid clash

Bayern Munich have been dealt an injury setback after teenage star Lennart Karl suffered a muscle injury. The highly rated playmaker is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, potentially missing key matches in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

Kompany is ‘eye of the storm’, says Bayern chief

Vincent Kompany has received glowing praise from Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, who says the Belgian has transformed the team both tactically and mentally. The former Manchester City captain is credited with restoring joy to Bayern’s play while improving the performances of several key players.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bayern Munich	28	23	4	1	100	27	73	73	W W D W W
2	Borussia Dortmund	28	19	7	2	60	28	32	64	W W W W L
3	RB Leipzig	28	16	5	7	55	36	19	53	W W L W W
4	VfB Stuttgart	28	16	5	7	56	38	18	53	L W W D W
5	Hoffenheim	28	15	5	8	55	41	14	50	L L D W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Bayern Munich

100

W
W
D
W
W

Borussia Dortmund

W
W
W
W
L

RB Leipzig

W
W
L
W
W

VfB Stuttgart

L
W
W
D
W

Hoffenheim

L
L
D
W
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Bundesliga titles?

Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.

How many teams are in the Bundesliga?

There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.

Who has made the most Bundesliga appearances ever?

Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Bundesliga?

Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Bundesliga?

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.

Which famous players have played in the Bundesliga?

Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Stefan Effenberg, Toni Kroos, Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, and Arjen Robben are some of the most famous players to have played in the Bundesliga.

Which famous managers have managed in the Bundesliga?

Xabi Alonso, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Jupp Heynckes, Ralf Rangnick, Thomas Tuchel, Otto Rehhagel, Matthias Sammer, and Giovanni Trapattoni are some of the most famous managers to have managed a Bundesliga club.

What is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga?

Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Bundesliga?

Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.