Niko Kovac expects a Spanish full-back to be the only player to leave the reigning Bundesliga champions before the end of the summer transfer window Jerome Boateng will stay at Bayern Munich after Friday’s transfer deadline but Juan Bernat will likely join Paris Saint-Germain, according to head coach Niko Kovac. Centre-back Boateng has long been…
Kovac relaxed despite maiden Bayern defeat
Bayern Munich slipped to a shock first loss of the season away at Hertha Berlin on Friday, but Niko Kovac is remaining calm. Niko Kovac insists there is no reason to panic after Hertha Berlin inflicted the first defeat of his Bayern Munich tenure on Friday. Vedad Ibisevic’s penalty and a close-range finish from the…
Witsel agrees Dortmund deal ahead of €20m switch from Tianjin Quanjian
The Belgium international is set to test his ability against some of the best players on the continent as he makes a return to Europe Axel Witsel is set for his first crack at one of Europe’s top five leagues after agreeing a move from Tianjin Quanjian to Borussia Dortmund. Belgium international Witsel will sign a four-year…
Bayern blow as Ribery suffers hamstring injury in training game
The Bundesliga champions have confirmed that the experienced French winger picked up an untimely knock during a practice match in Doha Franck Ribery appears set for a spell on the sidelines after Bayern Munich confirmed the winger suffered a hamstring injury at their training camp in Doha. The 35-year-old, who has four Bundesliga goals in 14 appearances…
'It could be a long break' – Matthaus fears for Boateng's Germany future
The Bayern Munich defender has been dropped by national team boss Joachim Low – and a club legend believes his time as an international may be up Lothar Matthaus fears Jerome Boateng may not get back in the Germany squad while Joachim Low remains in charge. The German national team coach has left the Bayern…
Kovac dismisses Bayern link with Pavard
Benjamin Pavard has been linked with a move from Stuttgart to Bayern Munich, but Niko Kovac does not expect to sign a defender in January. Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac has dismissed speculation Benjamin Pavard has agreed a deal to join the club from Stuttgart. Reports have claimed Bayern are keen to sign the France…
Mathew Leckie strikes for Hertha Berlin in boost for Socceroos Asian Cup campaign
The Australian attacker is starting to hit form at the right time for his national team Mathew Leckie scored his second Bundesliga goal of the season in Hertha Berlin’s 2-2 home draw with Augsburg on Wednesday morning (AEDT). After Martin Hinteregger gave Augsburg an early lead, Leckie pulled one back for the German capital side…
Kroos named German Footballer of the Year for the first time
After missing out to Philipp Lahm in 2016-17, Toni Kroos was named Footballer of the Year for the first time in his career on Sunday. Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has been named Footballer of the Year by sports writers in Germany. The Association of German Sports Journalists (VDS), in conjunction with football magazine Kicker,…
Tuchel expects Cavani to stay amid Real Madrid rumours
The Paris Saint-Germain boss expects his star forward to remain in France, while he denied reports of a deal for Julian Weigl Thomas Tuchel says Edinson Cavani is fully committed to Paris Saint-Germain amid speculation of interest from Real Madrid. The European champions are rumoured to be lining up an approach for the prolific striker…
'I'm having fun' – Ribery coy on Bayern Munich extension following brace against Eintracht
The Frenchman scored a historic double for the Bundesliga champions on Saturday and has not ruled out staying with the club past the end of the season Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has admitted that he could see himself remaining at the Bundesliga champions for another year after his impressive performance against Eintracht Frankfurt on…