Como 1907 president Mirwan Suwarso has announced he will step aside to allow the club's longest-serving supporters to witness their European bow. The chief executive and several high-ranking board members are relinquishing their VIP tickets for the upcoming clash against RB Leipzig, ensuring that those who have supported the Lariani through the lowest depths of Italian football can now enjoy the ultimate high.
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RB Leipzig midfielder Ezechiel Banzuzi has decided to switch his international allegiance and represent DR Congo over the Netherlands at senior level. The 21-year-old former Jong Oranje star, who is contracted in Germany until 2030, has chosen to pledge his long-term future to the African nation following their impressive 2026 World Cup campaign.
Como will host their historic Champions League debut at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia after UEFA approved the venue following a rapid 90-day redevelopment. The green light spares Cesc Fabregas' side a relocation to Reggio Emilia, ensuring RB Leipzig visit the shores of Lake Como.
RB Leipzig have confirmed the permanent signing of Marc Guiu from Chelsea as the Bundesliga side continues its tradition of recruiting the finest young talents in European football. The 20-year-old striker arrives in Germany following a turbulent period at Stamford Bridge, where he struggled to maintain a regular place in a congested first-team squad.
Chelsea striker Marc Guiu is closing in on a permanent transfer to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig after being excluded from Xabi Alonso's squad. The 20-year-old forward is expected to leave Stamford Bridge following a frustrating campaign hampered by limited league minutes.
Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala provided a major health scare on Thursday evening after appearing to lose consciousness during a pre-season friendly against RB Leipzig. The German international was caught and helped by his Ismael Saibari before eventually being escorted from the field by medical staff following a period of intense heat in Munich.
RB Leipzig are moving quickly to reinvest the massive windfall from their Yan Diomande sale to Real Madrid, with the Bundesliga giants now closing in on a double swoop from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. The German outfit have reportedly reached full agreements on personal terms with both Samir El Mourabet and former Chelsea winger Diego Moreira as they look to reshape their attacking options for the new campaign.
Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has expressed total confidence in his ability to secure the starting spot at RB Leipzig following his impressive World Cup campaign. The 35-year-old shot-stopper joined the Bundesliga outfit on a two-year deal following his exit from Sevilla, returning to Red Bull Arena for a second spell with high ambitions.
Yan Diomande has officially completed a sensational move to Real Madrid, ending one of the most high-profile transfer sagas of the summer. Despite heavy interest from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, the teenage sensation opted for the bright lights of the Santiago Bernabeu over a move to Anfield.
Real Madrid have sent shockwaves through the European transfer market by confirming the signing of Yan Diomande in a sensational €140 million deal. The Spanish giants successfully hijacked the move from under the noses of Paris Saint-Germain, securing one of the most coveted young talents in world football to bolster Jose Mourinho’s squad.
Real Madrid are on the verge of completing a sensational move for RB Leipzig starlet Yan Diomande after the winger officially left his club's pre-season base. The Ivorian international was spotted saying his goodbyes to colleagues in Austria on Thursday morning before heading to Spain to undergo his medical.
RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande has officially rejoined his team-mates for pre-season training in Austria after recovering from a recent illness. The Ivorian winger, who was a standout performer in the Bundesliga last term, had been the subject of intense transfer speculation to Real Madrid during his brief absence from the squad.
Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha has been heavily backed to achieve greater heights in his football career than Yan Diomande. Despite Diomande nearing a massive move to Real Madrid, expectations are incredibly high for Ngumoha at Anfield following his stunning breakthrough season and impressive international debut for England, with predictions that he will become an absolute sensation.
Experience-rich Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland has sealed a return to RB Leipzig, putting pen to paper on a contract running through to 2028. The 35-year-old shot-stopper arrives at the Red Bull Arena as a free agent following the expiration of his deal with Sevilla, stepping in to bolster the squad following Peter Gulacsi's departure.
Real Madrid have hit a significant roadblock in their pursuit of Yan Diomande. The official announcement of the RB Leipzig star is delayed due to a fierce legal dispute between his former representatives and Roc Nation. With the case now escalated to FIFA, the transfer faces unexpected complications regarding commission and registration rights before it can be finalised.
CD Leganes general manager Martin Ortega has backed Yan Diomande to thrive at Real Madrid amid reports linking him with a €120 million move to the Santiago Bernabeu. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger was only in the Leganes senior squad for a short time before moving to RB Leipzig, but Ortega has put him in the same bracket as Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele.
Arsenal are weighing up what would be one of the most sensational transfers of all time, but the odds are stacked against them in their bid to pull it off. Over the weekend, it emerged that the Gunners are considering an approach for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior, while Los Blancos were, in turn, intensifying their efforts to land RB Leipzig's €120 million-plus-rated breakout talent, Yan Diomande.
Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a deal for RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande after intense negotiations. The highly sought-after winger is scheduled to travel to Spain this week to undergo medical examinations and sign a lucrative long-term contract.
Real Madrid used Michael Olise rumours as a clever smokescreen to launch a sensational move for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande. The Spanish giants are in talks over a deal worth up to €120 million for the Ivory Coast international, who emerged as one of world football's most sought-after talents following a stellar World Cup campaign.
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has outlined his transfer preference amid mounting interest from Real Madrid, PSG, Arsenal, and Liverpool. The £100m-rated Ivory Coast international impressed during a breakout season in Germany and at the 2026 World Cup, leaving him keen on a summer departure despite Leipzig's public stance that he is not for sale.
Arsenal and Tottenham are both weighing moves for RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa after his impressive World Cup campaign with Norway. The North London rivals face stiff competition from Italy, while Leipzig's £51 million valuation could prove the biggest hurdle.
Nottingham Forest have officially confirmed the arrival of Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager as the first signing of the Oliver Glasner era. The 28-year-old international moves to the City Ground on a two-year contract following a highly successful four-season stint with Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.
Yan Diomande's future has become one of the summer's most closely watched transfer sagas, with Arsenal, Manchester City and Real Madrid all reportedly prepared to match Liverpool's €100 million offer for the RB Leipzig winger, even as he waits to hear whether his preferred destination, Paris Saint-Germain, can turn interest into a concrete offer.
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