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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Loaned strikers likely to leave Dortmund permanently this summer
When Borussia Dortmund missed out on the Meisterschale by goal difference in the 2022/23 season, Sebastian Haller and Youssoufa Moukoko were the team's top strikers. After an underwhelming spell last term, both players left Signal Iduna Park on loan deals. Haller first went to Leganes, who eventually got relegated this past weekend, but his spell was a short-lived one. After a scoreless first half of the season, Haller returned to Eredivisie to help FC Utrecht qualify for the preliminary rounds of the Europa League. Advertisement Meanwhile, Moukoko spent the season with OGC Nice, who qualified for the playoff round of the Champions League qualification. However, he only had a small part to play as he only saw action for 200 league minutes. Kicker's Patrick Kleinmann looked back at their prospects in continuing with Dortmund next season, and the results are similar. Dortmund will probably need reinforcement for the upcoming Club World Cup, but both strikers aren't expected to join the club for the tournament in the USA. In Haller's case, Utrecht are working on signing the player permanently, but the Ivorian international should reduce his wage significantly. As for Moukoko, who missed out on Germany's squad for the U21 Euros, Nice will not exercise their option to sign him permanently. Since both players will be in their last year of their current Dortmund contracts, the club will be desperate to work on permanent departures this summer.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Leganes part ways with Borja Jimenez following relegation
Leganes have confirmed that they have parted ways with manager Borja Jimenez, who was out of contract at the end of the season. Los Pepineros saw themselves succumb to relegation on Saturday, despite beating Real Valladolid 3-0, as Espanyol managed to beat Las Palmas. It was disappointing end to the campaign for Leganes, who managed to beat Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, making it to 40 points, but still narrowly missing out on survival. With a small budget, most had considered that Leganes and Jimenez had done well to come this far. Leganes announce Borja Jimenez departure Jimenez was out of contract this summer, and it appears that he was not offered the chance to continue in Segunda. Owner Jeff Luhnow and Director of Football Andres Pardo will give a press conference on Monday afternoon to explain the decision, but they have confirmed that Jimenez will not continue. He himself had noted that he felt his continuity was in doubt during the final weeks of the season. Advertisement Taking charge of Leganes at the start of last season, Jimenez guided Leganes to the Segunda title and an unexpected promotion. The 40-year-old former Deportivo La Coruna manager will now be on the hunt for fresh opportunities. Borja Jimenez press conference Uncertainty at Leganes was not appreciated by dressing room Just a few days before the relegation decider this past Saturday, midfielder Renato Tapia gave an alarming interview in which he admitted that some of the work behind the scenes at Leganes had hindered their survival bid. He told Relevo that not everyone had put in the same level of effort. 'Things have happened throughout the season that really haven't helped us. We're the players who take to the field, and some more, some less; we're the ones who are there, we're the ones who want to be there, the ones who truly know what's happening within the club. I think that in the end, when it's all over, many will surely be able to hold their heads high and say that we fought for this, for the shirt, for the badge… and no doubt others won't be able to say the same.' 'Maybe so [did it damage the team?], I don't know. We'd have to ask each player individually. I think people see that; they're not stupid. Rather than leaving it to the imagination of the people and the fans, we have to remember that, in the end, we're the ones here putting our chests out and trying to get through this situation. Then, I could tell you the rest: one yes and one no, maybe the board, maybe the sporting director who shouldn't have left, or the player who should have been renewed… I think we're professionals and we owe it to the team and the club until the end of our contract, and that doesn't mean it should hinder you from doing what you have to do.'
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Loaned strikers likely to leave Dortmund permanently this summer
When Borussia Dortmund missed out on the Meisterschale by goal difference in the 2022/23 season, Sebastian Haller and Youssoufa Moukoko were the team's top strikers. After an underwhelming spell last term, both players left Signal Iduna Park on loan deals. Haller first went to Leganes, who eventually got relegated this past weekend, but his spell was a short-lived one. After a scoreless first half of the season, Haller returned to Eredivisie to help FC Utrecht qualify for the preliminary rounds of the Europa League. Meanwhile, Moukoko spent the season with OGC Nice, who qualified for the playoff round of the Champions League qualification. However, he only had a small part to play as he only saw action for 200 league minutes. Kicker's Patrick Kleinmann looked back at their prospects in continuing with Dortmund next season, and the results are similar. Dortmund will probably need reinforcement for the upcoming Club World Cup, but both strikers aren't expected to join the club for the tournament in the USA. In Haller's case, Utrecht are working on signing the player permanently, but the Ivorian international should reduce his wage significantly. As for Moukoko, who missed out on Germany's squad for the U21 Euros, Nice will not exercise their option to sign him permanently. Since both players will be in their last year of their current Dortmund contracts, the club will be desperate to work on permanent departures this summer.
United News of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Espanyol stays up, Leganes down in La Liga
Madrid, May 25 (UNI) Espanyol will remain in La Liga for another season while Leganes suffers the heartbreak of relegation to the Spanish second division after a tense round of matches on Saturday. Leganes goes down with 40 points from 38 games despite a 3-0 win at home to Valladolid on a day when the club was temporarily out of the bottom three at halftime when Javi Hernandez, Yan Diomande and Juan Cruz had put the team 3-0 ahead. Espanyol was drawing 0-0 at home to Las Palmas, but the future of the Barcelona based outfit was in its own hands, with a win meaning the result in Leganes was irrelevant. Javi Puado scored the opening goal for Espanyol from the penalty spot with 25 minutes left to play, and Pere Milla sealed Espanyol's survival and Leganes' relegation along with Valladolid and Las Palmas, with a second goal eight minutes from time. Celta Vigo went into its game away to Getafe knowing a win would assure seventh place and qualification for the UEFA Europa League, and despite falling behind to Borja Mayoral's opening goal, Borja Iglesias leveled before halftime, with veteran striker Iago Aspas scoring the goal that sent the club back to Europe 10 minutes from time. Celta's win meant neither Rayo Vallecano nor Osasuna could qualify for the Europa League, with Rayo's 0-0 draw booking it a place in the playoff for the Conference League, while Osasuna drew 1-1 away to Alaves and misses out on head-to-head goal difference. Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid won 2-0 at home against Real Sociedad in Carlo Ancelotti's last game as coach and Luka Modric's last appearance at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Ancelotti and Modric received a warm send-off from the fans in the Bernabeu, while Mbappe moved closer to the Golden Boot award with his two goals in a game that had nothing at stake. UNI XINHUA AKT SSP
Hans India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Espanyol stays up, Leganes down in La Liga
Rome: Espanyol will remain in La Liga for another season while Leganes suffers the heartbreak of relegation to the Spanish second division after a tense round of matches on Saturday. Leganes goes down with 40 points from 38 games despite a 3-0 win at home to Valladolid on a day when the club was temporarily out of the bottom three at halftime when Javi Hernandez, Yan Diomande and Juan Cruz had put the team 3-0 ahead. Espanyol was drawing 0-0 at home to Las Palmas, but the future of the Barcelona based outfit was in its own hands, with a win meaning the result in Leganes was irrelevant, reports Xinhua. Javi Puado scored the opening goal for Espanyol from the penalty spot with 25 minutes left to play, and Pere Milla sealed Espanyol's survival and Leganes' relegation along with Valladolid and Las Palmas, with a second goal eight minutes from time. Celta Vigo went into its game away to Getafe knowing a win would assure seventh place and qualification for the UEFA Europa League, and despite falling behind to Borja Mayoral's opening goal, Borja Iglesias leveled before halftime, with veteran striker Iago Aspas scoring the goal that sent the club back to Europe 10 minutes from time. Celta's win meant neither Rayo Vallecano nor Osasuna could qualify for the Europa League, with Rayo's 0-0 draw booking it a place in the playoff for the Conference League, while Osasuna drew 1-1 away to Alaves and misses out on head-to-head goal difference. Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid won 2-0 at home to Real Sociedad in Carlo Ancelotti's last game as coach and Luka Modric's last appearance at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Ancelotti and Modric received a warm send-off from the fans in the Bernabeu, while Mbappe moved closer to the Golden Boot award with his two goals in a game that had nothing at stake.
