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6 days ago
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🚑 Bayern Munich's midfield in crisis, Paul Wanner out indefinitely
The young talent from Bayern Munich, Paul Wanner, will be off the field for an indefinite period after suffering an injury during the recent friendly match against Tottenham Hotspur. According to the Bavarian club, the 19-year-old midfielder has injured his left ankle, suffering a "small ligament tear." This setback comes at an inopportune time, as the player was in the preparation phase for the new season. With this absence, Wanner joins the list of unavailable players, which also includes Aleksandar Pavlović, who is recovering from surgery, and Jamal Musiala, who was injured in the Club World news represents a setback for the coaching staff, who will have to readjust their preseason plans without the promising midfielder. No exact timeline for his return has been specified, but he is expected to be out for at least the next few weeks. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Alexander Hassenstein - 2022 Getty Images
Forbes
31-07-2025
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How Will Bayern Munich's Luis Díaz Signing Impact Paul Wanner?
As reported earlier this week, Bayern Munich has finally completed the signing of Colombian forward Luis Díaz in a deal worth €75 million ($88 million). The arrival of Bayern's newest star forward, however, also raises questions over the future of star talent Paul Wanner. Why did Bayern sign Díaz? 'Luis creates a real goal threat and is a scorer, who at the same time works incredibly hard for his team,' Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund said in a club statement. 'He's quick, a versatile footballer, and brings an intense style of play to the game. He's also gained a lot of experience at the top level with Liverpool and the Colombian national team. Luis Díaz represents a complete package that will thrill our fans.' Díaz has signed a contract until the end of the 2028/29 season and will wear the no.14. The very same number that Bayern talent Wanner wore during the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons. Considered one of Germany's biggest talents, the decision raised some questions on Wanner's immediate future at the Rekordmeister. The 19-year-old then went out on loan to SV Elversberg, where he scored six goals and provided two assists in 28 2. Bundesliga games. Then last season, Wanner made the next step in his development, scoring three goals and two assists in 29 Bundesliga games for Heidenheim. Indeed, his time in Heidenheim started spectacularly with him leading the club to the top of the table. As it is often the case for smaller German clubs, Heidenheim struggled with the reality of balancing Bundesliga games with participating in European football. By the time the club exited the UEFA Conference League in the intermediate stage against FC Copenhagen (1-3 AET), Heidenheim was deeply embroiled in the relegation battle. With the club fighting for survival, Wanner's playing time dropped. Still, the 19-year-old attacking midfielder would become crucial down the stretch. Heidenheim finished 16th in the Bundesliga and, as a result, faced Wanner's former club Elversberg in the relegation playoffs. The second leg was on a knife's edge when, in the fifth minute of injury time, Wanner provided the assist to Leo Scienza's game-winning goal (2-1). A crucial moment that also highlighted that Wanner could be relied on in big moments. Then, following the Bundesliga season, Wanner opted to represent Germany at the U21 European Championships. As one of the younger players in the squad, Wanner played a limited role. Still, the attacking midfielder had his moments, providing an assist in Germany's 3-0 win over France in the semifinal. The plan was then for Wanner to go out on loan or be moved in a package for another attacking player. But with Bayern failing to sign Florian Wirtz from Leverkusen and Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart, Wanner could now play a crucial role for the Rekordmeister this upcoming season, especially after Jamal Musiala suffered a serious injury at the FIFA Club World Cup. With Musiala out for the foreseeable future, Wirtz not coming, and Woltemade unlikely to arrive, Wanner could now be given a shot to make the first team at Bayern, even if Díaz now takes his number. 'I don't want to talk about what [director of sport] Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are planning, but after our regular meetings, Paul is on the list for the new season,' Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said to Ran Sport. This makes sense, with Musiala out, Wanner is the only other player in Bayern's squad who could naturally play the no.10 role. Furthermore, Wanner can also play on either wing or as a second striker, a role previously occupied by the now Vancouver Whitecaps-bound Thomas Müller. In other words, it is now up to Wanner to make this squad, even if his no.14 is now gone. But that should be the most minor issue at this stage.
Yahoo
23-07-2025
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Bayern Munich prodigy seen as Tillman successor at PSV
Bayern Munich's Paul Wanner is being strongly linked with PSV. The Dutch champions reportedly see the 19-year-old Bayern midfielder as a potential replacement for Malik Tillman, who moved to Bayer Leverkusen earlier this summer. Following Tillman's departure, PSV considered Sven Mijnans, but AZ refused to co-operate on a transfer. Now, the Eindhoven side has shifted attention to Wanner, according to the Eindhovens Dagblad. The promising German player still has two years left on his contract with Bayern Munich and played in the U21 European Championship this summer. Last season, Wanner was on loan at FC Heidenheim. In 29 league matches, the ever-improving creative midfielder scored three goals and provided two assists for the relegation-threatened side. In fact, Heidenheim only saved their Bundesliga status in the play-offs, and a two-legged victory against Elversberg. The likelihood of an out-and-out transfer seems slim. However, Bayern are reportedly open to another loan deal for the teenager. PSV are following their interest in Wanner from last summer, where a deal failed to materialise. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
Yahoo
09-06-2025
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Stuttgart take interest in Norwegian attacking midfield talent
Dennis Bayer and Sweden's Sportbladet report that Stuttgart are among the potential suitors for Norwegian attacking midfielder Tobias Fjeld Gulliksen. The Bundesliga outfit continues to prepare for the likely departure of Enzo Millot. Gulliksen has raised his profile at Swedish first division side Djurgårdens IF and could be available for around €5m. Bayer notes that there are other clubs interested in Gulliksen. Even if the transfer fee appears relatively modest, Stuttgart may wish to keep their outlays low after shelling out a record sum to acquire Stade Rennes fullback Lorenz Assignon. Advertisement It is also rumored that Stuttgart wish to fill their needs in the ten slot with Bayern Munich's Paul Wanner. The German-Austrian talent could be procured much cheaper via a loan fee in the six-figures'-range. There are also some whispers in the rumor mills that the Swabians explore the possibility of bringing former SC Freiburg academy man Noah Darvich back to Baden-Württemberg. The 18-year-old Freiburg-native moved to Barcelona in August 2023 and currently features for the Barça reserves. GGFN | Peter Weis
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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🔥 Brazilian seals it, Heidenheim win and book Bundesliga 25/26 spot
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here. Heidenheim remains in the Bundesliga elite for 2025/2026. Playing away, they defeated Elversberg 2-1 this Monday (26), in the second leg of the playoff - after a 2-2 draw in the first leg. This achievement came with the decisive contribution of Brazilian Leo Scienza, who scored the winning goal at 95'. He finished the playoff with THREE assists and one goal, participating in ALL four of Heidenheim's goals. The match was necessary because, according to the championship regulations, the 16th place team in the Bundesliga (Heidenheim) plays against the 3rd place team in the (Elversberg) to determine who stays in the elite of German football and who plays in the second division. Honsak took advantage of Scienza's assist and opened the scoring for Heidenheim, nine minutes into the game. However, still in the first half, Fellhauer (31') equalized, after an assist from Zimmerschield. Tension was high in the final minutes. And extra time was looming. Then talent decided. Paul Wanner - who is expected to return to Bayern - set up Scienza. He got past Le Joncour and shot with no chance for Kristof. Reinforcing his decisive power in the playoff. Recent History 2023/2024 Bochum saved themselves from relegation by overcoming Fortuna Düsseldorf. They lost 3-0 at home in the first leg but matched the score away and won on penalties. They would be relegated this season. 2022/2023 Stuttgart ended Hamburg's dream without much trouble. They won 3-0 at home and then 3-1 at the Dinosaur's home. They stayed in the elite and reached the German vice-championship the following season - the one won by Leverkusen. 2021/2022 Hertha frustrated Hamburg, who won 1-0 in Berlin but fell in front of their fans by losing 2-0 in the return leg. Hertha would be directly relegated the following season - and in last place. 2020/2021 Playing at home in the first leg, Cologne saw Holstein Kiel surprise them with a 1-0 win. But they ignored the second division team in the return leg, winning 5-1. Cologne was relegated in 2023/2024 and is back in the elite for 25/26. Kiel was in the elite but was relegated in the recently concluded season. Augsburg Bayer Leverkusen Bayern Munich Borussia Dortmund Borussia Mönchengladbach Cologne Eintracht Frankfurt Freiburg Hamburg Heidenheim Hoffenheim Mainz RB Leipzig St. Pauli Stuttgart Union Berlin Werder Bremen Wolfsburg 📸 Alex Grimm - 2025 Getty Images
