"[There’s] a young player who plays for [Borussia] Dortmund called Youssoufa Moukoko," Samuel Eto’o told GOAL when asked who he’d love to see as Barcelona’s next big signing back in October 2020. "[He’s] 15 years of age, and he’s the next top player, for me, after [Lionel] Messi. As Messi gets older, we could prepare the future of Barcelona very well."
Following Borussia Dortmund’s baffling sending-off in Bergamo, UEFA has taken action – suspending Nico Schlotterbeck. Meanwhile, former sporting director Sebastian Kehl is set to return to Borussia. News and rumours about BVB.
FC Bayern Munich are already making concrete plans for the post-Manuel Neuer era – and, according to a media report, Oliver Baumann appears to be part of those plans.
Goalkeeper Jonas Urbig has left the national team’s training camp due to a capsular injury – and suddenly the question of who will be in goal for FC Bayern Munich after the international break has resurfaced. The national team coach has, however, cautiously given the all-clear.
Despite suffering serious injuries, FC Bayern Munich is sending a clear message: two young players have been offered new contracts, with the club showing its faith in them during a particularly difficult period.
In the winter, Felipe Chavez joined 1. FC Köln on loan from FC Bayern. So far, he has only made brief appearances for the club. The 18-year-old has now turned down a call-up to Peru’s senior national team.
FC Bayern tried in vain to sign him in the summer; he has recently been training with Union Berlin’s first team – and 15-year-old Linus Güther could soon be making his Bundesliga debut.
It is not just the restructuring of the sporting director role that means BVB are facing a major shake-up next summer. A number of long-serving players are set to leave the club – and even without these departures, there are gaps in the squad that need to be addressed urgently.
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has sent a clear message to the Anfield hierarchy regarding the monumental task of replacing Mohamed Salah. The iconic former captain believes the club must break the bank for one of the top forwards in the world to fill the void left by the Egyptian King's impending departure.
Noahkai Banks is eligible to play for both Germany and the USA. The fact that he has pulled out of the World Cup hosts’ current training camp has Landon Donovan fuming.
Brighton are intensifying their efforts to sign Koln sensation Said El Mala, but the Seagulls face stiff competition from domestic rivals. Following a change in the 19-year-old's representation, several top Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester City, have entered the race but Brighton are reportedly preparing a record-breaking offer after having previous bids rejected by the German side.
Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus has weighed in on the intensifying rumours suggesting Jadon Sancho could return to Signal Iduna Park for a third time. The 26-year-old winger is currently enduring a difficult loan spell at Aston Villa while his parent club, Manchester United, prepare to cut ties with the England international this summer.
FC Bayern has been based on Säbener Straße for 77 years. As the club has grown, so too have its facilities, transforming from simple huts into a hotel reminiscent of those in Dubai. Is the next major refurbishment on the horizon?
Julian Nagelsmann has moved to overhaul his backroom staff as Germany ramp up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Tuesday that they have secured a deal to bring in a high-profile specialist to ensure the squad is in peak physical condition for the tournament.
Borussia Dortmund face a defining moment in their squad planning as the future of star defender Nico Schlotterbeck remains clouded in uncertainty. While the German international is a cornerstone of the project at Westfalenstadion, the club is still waiting for a definitive signal regarding his long-term commitment.
Athletic Club have opened advanced negotiations with former Borussia Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic regarding their managerial vacancy. The 43-year-old is the primary candidate to succeed Ernesto Valverde, who recently confirmed his intention to step down at the end of the current campaign.
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