For Matthias Ginter, the season ended in May 2026 with two major sporting disappointments. Shortly after the defeat in the Europa League final, the SC Freiburg defender and 2014 World Cup winner learned that he had not been selected for the 2026 World Cup. In kicker, Ginter looks back on that period – and expresses clear criticism of the then Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Alvaro Morata could be set for a surprise departure from Como just months after making his move permanent, with Atlanta United reportedly identifying the veteran striker as a key target. The Major League Soccer outfit have turned their attention to the Spaniard after failing to secure a deal for Napoli's Romelu Lukaku.
Gabriel Martinelli is attracting serious interest from Galatasaray, but Arsenal are refusing to sanction a summer exit for the winger until they secure a suitable replacement. Following the recent arrivals of Christos Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes, manager Mikel Arteta remains keen on bolstering his attacking options, leaving Martinelli facing an uncertain future in north London.
At Bayern Munich, Joao Palhinha no longer has a future and the club even removed the defensive midfielder from their squad list. In the Premier League, however, there still appears to be a market for Palhinha.
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