In the wake of Cologne's creative crisis and numerous rumours about his future, Said El Mala has taken a step that could indicate a transfer in the summer.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly "discussing" a sensational third move for Jadon Sancho as they prepare for life without Julian Brandt. The England international could return to the Signal Iduna Park on a free transfer when his contract at Manchester United expires this summer.
Dietmar Hamann believes Harry Kane’s selfless nature has helped him win over the Bayern Munich faithful in a way Robert Lewandowski never managed. While the Polish striker broke records, his perceived individualism often created a rift with the fans.
Former Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka has officially committed his international future to Austria. The Borussia Dortmund star, who represented England at youth level, is now set to link up with former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick.
Bayern Munich reportedly have a plan up their sleeve that will bring the transfer talk raging around Harry Kane to a close. They have seen the England captain pass 500 career goals this season, with 130 of those being recorded since moving to Germany in 2023. Exit clauses in his current deal are said to have expired, with an update being delivered on extension plans.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has confirmed that contract negotiations with Konrad Laimer have reached a temporary impasse. The Austrian international, who has established himself as a vital cog in the Bavarian machine this season, is currently under contract until June 2027. Despite his growing importance to the first team, the club and player appear to be some distance apart regarding the financial terms of a potential extension.
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.