The teenagfwinger has put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the Bundesliga leaders until 2022 England starlet Jadon Sancho has explained the reasoning behind committing his future to Borussia Dortmund amid speculation of a return to Manchester City. The new Three Lions cap signed a new deal at Dortmund…
'He brought a new style of football to the world' – Alaba hails Guardiola impact
The Austrian defender said he learned a lot during the Spaniard’s three seasons in charge of Bayern Munich Bayern Munich left-back David Alaba has hailed his former manager Pep Guardiola, saying he introduced a new way of playing to the world. Guardiola managed Alaba at Bayern between 2013 and 2016, winning the Bundesliga title in all three…
Blow for Bayern Munich as Thiago suffers ankle ligament injury
The Spanish midfielder was forced off in the win over Rodinghausen and faces a spell on the sidelines in another injury blow for manager Niko Kovac. Bayern Munich are set to be without Thiago Alcantara for ‘a few weeks’ after the infuential midfielder suffered an ankle ligament injury. The Spanish international limped out of the…
‘He will continue with us for a long time’ – Atletico confident of Hernandez stay
The France international was heavily linked with a January move Bayern Munich, but the Rojiblancos hierarchy remain defiant Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo is confident Lucas Hernandez will remain at the club in the long-term despite continued interest from Bayern Munich. Recent reports in Spain earlier this month suggested Bundesliga champions Bayern were preparing to…
Bernat set for PSG but Bayern adamant Boateng will stay
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…