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3 days ago
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🧐 Mr Eberl, if you're reading this: These are the players Bayern need
The squad planning for the upcoming season is currently going as well as a VW bus with AdBlue in the diesel tank at FC Bayern. After the basket of Wirtz and the stagnation in the Woltemade case, the Bavarians, apart from Luis Diaz, have so far been without significant transfer successes. However, the German record champion will undoubtedly need them. After Jamal Musiala broke away from the already thinly occupied offense at the Club World Cup, Paul Wanner is now also missing, at least for the time being, due to injury. An departure of Kingsley Coman is also taking on more concrete forms. But don't worry, Mr. Eberl, we've already scouted the right replacement. It's not necessary to revive old rumors about Christopher Nkunku or reconquer Thomas Müller from Canada. The 50-60 million euros planned for Woltemade are still available. Here are five creative transfer alternatives so that Harry Kane and Michael Olise don't have to do everything alone in the next season. Nico Paz (Como) After several years in the youth team of Real Madrid, the Spaniard has been playing for Como in Serie A under Cesc Fabregas since last season. Despite his young age of 20, the versatile offensive player delivered 15 scorer points in the past season. 📸 Claudio Villa - 2025 Getty Images The young player has been predicted a glorious future for years. This brings the only hurdle: Real has a buy-back option for their former jewel. If Bayern were to intervene, they would have to negotiate with the Royals as well. Mr. Eberl, this is where you can prove yourself and collect plus points. If you get the youngster, you won't have to worry anymore. Claudio Echeverri (Man City) Every football manager connoisseur will know him. Claudio Echeverri is just 19 years old and has been under contract with Manchester City since the beginning of this year. The small, dribbling-strong Argentinian can occupy both the offensive midfield and the wings and comes with a lot of talent and hunger for Europe. Of course, City only bought him for about 20 million euros. 📸 Alex Grimm - 2025 Getty Images If Bayern were to put a decent amount on top, a deal wouldn't be impossible. The whole thing is a bit "high risk, high reward," but why not take a chance. How about a loan with a purchase option, for example? Do you dare, Mr. Eberl? Marcos Leonardo (Al Hilal) After Marcos Leonardo, like Neymar, made the jump to Europe via FC Santos, he was quickly gone again. Benfica had bought the Brazilian for about 22 million euros in January 2024, eight months later the offer from the Saudis for 40 million euros came in. The consequence: Leonardo moved to the desert. Despite this decision, his qualities are undisputed. 📸 Megan Briggs - 2025 Getty Images The trained center-forward, who can also play on the 10, shone at the Club World Cup with five scorer points in five games and even scored twice against Man City. Even if Bayern probably won't pay as much as the Saudis, you'll definitely be well paid at the German record champion. Moreover, examples like Gabri Veiga have recently shown that Saudi clubs also let players go for very moderate sums if they wish to leave. The offensive players are within reach. You just have to take them, Mr. Eberl. Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) Joshua Zirkzee will be a term known to most Bayern fans, including Max Eberl. The Dutchman played in the FCB youth team and completed a total of 17 games for the Bayern pros before his departure. Meanwhile, the Dutchman is under contract with Man United. 📸 Stu Forster - 2025 Getty Images As if that weren't enough reason to go, the Red Devils have already signed three high-profile strikers this summer: Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Šeško. Zirkzee can play striker, false nine, and wing. He knows the club and the league and would probably be available for relatively little money this summer. Mr. Eberl, if this isn't an opportunity that you have to seize. Giuliano Simeone (Atlético Madrid) Yes, Mr. Eberl, that's right: you should take a closer look at the son of Diego Simeone. The born Roman can play both wings and in the storm, is a crisp 22 years old, and still has a lot of development potential. Although the young offensive player is under Papa's care at Atlético, a step into the Bundesliga could be just the right thing. 📸 George Wood - 2025 Getty Images He's an absolute fighter who also has a lot of technical skill and sacrifices himself at all costs. Although Simeone probably won't be cheap, a loan with a purchase option could also be the solution to Bayern's problems. Wouldn't that be a sensible addition, Mr. Eberl? This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 Sebastian Widmann - 2025 Getty Images
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5 days ago
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Bayern Munich manager makes 'blood boiling' comment after Jamal Musiala's injury
Bayern Munich were on the receiving end of a 2-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup on July 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. While this defeat led to Bayern Munich's elimination from the competition, it was not the end of bad news for the German club. During the quarterfinal clash of the Club World Cup, Bayern Munich's academy graduate Jamal Musiala suffered a fracture to his left leg following a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 22-year-old had to leave the pitch at the beginning of the second half. A recent club statement confirmed that Musiala has successfully undergone surgery and will be sidelined for the next few months. Speaking right after the clash, Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany expressed his anger over Musiala's injury. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp What did Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany say? Musiala just returned to the pitch last month after recovering from a torn muscle bundle that he suffered in April. After being sidelined for about 71 days and missing eight matches for Bayern, the German star has to be absent from the pitch again. Kompany mentioned that the incident leading to Musiala's injury on Saturday had his blood boiling with rage while empathizing with the player's inability to perform despite his passion for the game. "I've rarely been so angry at half time, not against my players - I know there are much more important things in life, but for these guys it's their life. Someone like Jamal lives for this," as per @iMiaSanMia. "He just came back from a setback and now this happens. You feel powerless. My blood is still boiling right now, not because of the result, that's football. But because it happened to someone that enjoys the game so much." While an exact date of his return has not been announced yet, according to Bayern's statement, Musiala is anticipated to miss the majority of the first half of the 2025/26 season. Bayern will be kicking off their upcoming Bundesliga campaign by hosting RB Leipzig at the Allianz Arena on August 22. Bayern Munich news and related links Lothar Matthaus wants Bayern Munich to reconsider star player's contract following Musiala's injury Former Bayern Munich coach urges Nick Woltemade to follow Florian Wirtz's footsteps Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann backs Bayern Munich star to come back from injury blow
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6 days ago
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At last, a German star again! AI predicts the next 10 Ballon d'Or winners
It's been almost 30 years since a German player last received the most coveted individual award in football, with Matthias Sammer being the last to do so: in 1996, the freshly crowned European champion and German champion won the Ballon d'Or! However, according to an AI prediction, the DFB's dry spell will soon come to an end. At least, that's what's expected to happen in four years. If the prophecy comes true, Jamal Musiala will be honored with the prestigious award in 2029. Will the skilled technician still be playing for FC Bayern by then? 🏆 Another thing that stands out when looking at the next ten winners is that City striker Erling Haaland would only win his first and probably only Ballon d'Or at the advanced football age of 33. On the other hand, Karim Benzema managed to achieve this feat at the age of 35. Incidentally, the award is expected to go to Ousmane Dembélé in 2025. After the Champions League title and an absolutely fantastic season with PSG, this call is anything but unlikely. Wonder kid Lamine Yamal would, in this case, leave empty-handed and miss the opportunity to host another sensational party at his house. Either way, we won't have certainty until September 22nd! 👀 This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 Naomi Baker - 2024 Getty Images
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04-08-2025
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Bayern's Pavlovic suffers eye socket fracture
Aleksandar Pavlovic faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering an eye socket fracture in training. (EPA Images pic) MUNICH : Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering an eye socket fracture in training, the German club said. The 21-year-old Germany international had undergone successful surgery, the club said in a statement yesterday without providing a timeline on his return. Bayern are already without playmaker Jamal Musiala, who sustained a fibula fracture with a broken and dislocated ankle at the Club World Cup last month, while leftback Alphonso Davies is out due to an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear. Bayern play VfB Stuttgart in the German Super Cup final on Aug 16 before beginning their Bundesliga title defence against RB Leipzig at home six days later.
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04-08-2025
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Jamal Musiala: Extent of Bayern Munich star's injury revealed as player leaves Club World Cup tie on stretcher
Paris Saint-Germain have wished Jamal Musiala well after the Bayern Munich star appeared to suffer a serious injury during the two sides' fiery Club World Cup clash, which could reportedly sideline him for up to five months. The injury - which German media outlet Sport BILD reports is a broken left fibula - occurred when Musiala collided with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma while chasing a loose ball near the byeline at the end of first-half stoppage time on Saturday. Hitting the turf and remaining there for several minutes before being stretchered off, the 22-year-old was in pain as he clutched his left ankle, which appeared to be twisted at an unnatural angle. Donnarumma was not penalised by the referee, who instead soon blew his whistle for half-time with the incident seemingly deemed to have been an accident. But the Italian shot-stopper immediately reacted with dismay, averting his gaze as players from both clubs surrounded the young Germany international and Bayern's physios were beckoned into the pitch. Musiala, making his first competitive start since early April after recovering from a muscular injury, had enjoyed a promising opening half and was preparing to inherit Bayern's iconic No10 shirt next season, but is now set for an extended period on the sidelines. BILD reports that the player has 'damaged several ligaments' in addition to breaking his left fibula, and 'will likely be out for four to five months'. 'Unfortunately, it doesn't look good,' was the assessment of Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund when asked about Musiala's injury by Club World Cup broadcasters DAZN after the match. In his own post-match comments, Bayern boss Vincent Kompany confirmed Musiala had been taken to hospital and agreed that the injury 'didn't look good'. 'The overwhelming feeling is that I hope it's not as bad as it looks, and that he will get through this one,' he added. Referencing it being the player's 'second setback in a very short time', Kompany said his 'blood boils' at such an injury happening to a player who 'lives for this'. He continued: 'It will hit hard, but he's going to get through it and come back stronger.' Meanwhile, Ousmane Dembele, who scored PSG's decisive second goal on the night following Desire Doue's opener, said the injury was 'something you don't want to see on the field' - comments echoed by PSG captain Marquinhos. "Shout out to Jamal Musiala,' both players added, while PSG manager Luis Enrique opened his post-match press conference by wishing the 'unlucky' Bayern midfielder a speedy recovery. Opposition left-back Nuno Mendes similarly told reporters after the game: 'We feel very sorry for him. He's one of the best players, and we hope he comes back stronger." Fellow PSG full-back Achraf Hakimi said it was 'important we talk about Jamal Musiala,' adding: 'I want to give my support to him. We hope to see him back on the pitch soon." PSG's official account on X also posted a message of support to Musiala after the match, wishing the Bayern player a 'swift and full recovery.'
