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Bayern make final decision on Gnabry's future
A number of players have been linked with a move away from Bayern Munich this summer, including Serge Gnabry. However, it now appears that the 29-year-old will remain at the club beyond the summer. According to Kicker, Bayern's board member for sport, Max Eberl, has personally informed Gnabry that the club will not be looking to sell him. Advertisement With Gnabry's current deal set to expire in 2026, Bayern may look to extend his contract soon to avoid the risk of losing him on a free transfer. Meanwhile, João Palhinha, Raphaël Guerreiro, Sacha Boey, and Bryan Zaragoza have reportedly been put on the transfer list by the Bavarian giants. In addition, Kingsley Coman and Min-jae Kim could leave if suitable offers arrive.
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25-05-2025
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The ultimate utility player: every manager's dream
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. Despite spring-like temperatures, the atmosphere was boiling at London's Emirates Stadium. In April 2024, Arsenal and Bayern were battling for a spot in the Champions League semi-finals. Serge Gnabry responded in the first leg just minutes after Arsenal's early lead with the equalizer. Harry Kane shone ten minutes before halftime in his specialty, converting a penalty to give Munich a 2-1 lead. You could feel the hope of the roughly 60,000 Gunners fans for the Champions League trophy slipping away with every passing moment. But in the 66th minute, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta finally played his ace: he brought on Leandro Trossard. He needed barely ten minutes before scoring the equalizer, keeping Arsenal's semi-final hopes alive with a low, unstoppable first-time finish. A goal that kept Arsenal in the race at the final whistle of the first leg, but ultimately wasn't enough. In the second leg, Kimmich destroyed all of the Gunners' trophy dreams—and Trossard's as well—with his 1-0 goal for Bayern in the 63rd minute. 'Same old story,' you might say—about both Arsenal and Leandro Trossard, who has often scored important goals in his career that, in the end, still weren't enough for greater success. By now it's clear: after this season, he (once again) ends up empty-handed. In the FA Cup, the Londoners were knocked out in the third round by Man United, they couldn't capitalize on Man City's weakness in the league, and in the Champions League, they made it as far as the semi-finals this time, but once again, it ended prematurely. Typical Arsenal, but somehow also typical Trossard. He's one of those players who, despite their outstanding playing style and talent, have (so far) never managed to win a major title in their career. He is, without a doubt, an exceptional player. Sometimes with his own goals at the perfect moment, but often as a provider or with the golden penultimate pass. His disciplined and anticipatory, yet creative and flexible style of play is something many coaches desire in their system—including Mikel Arteta at his current club, Arsenal FC. Trossard fits into his team like a glove. 📸 JASPER JACOBS Arteta brought him in 2023 for 27 million euros from Brighton & Hove Albion, where he had scored 25 goals in 116 games. Trossard's big breakthrough came in the 2018/2019 season at KRC Genk. There, he scored 14 league goals and played a key role in winning the Belgian championship before moving to the Seagulls in England. But why did the attacker catch Arteta's eye? Above all, because of his sense of space, pace, and timing, which often allows him to make the right decision in the final third, and because of his tactical flexibility. Whether on the left wing, as a false nine, additional number ten, or right winger—Trossard is worth his weight in gold in almost every attacking position. He's not a spectacular solo artist, but rather someone who is the key to many systems, where efficiency always comes before ego, who can read and understand games, and who seems irreplaceable even in pressing against the ball. With already six goals as a substitute for Arsenal, he is also the most effective super-sub in the Gunners' Premier League history. He is often the decisive man on the pitch without standing in the spotlight, and somehow it fits his character that—despite his outstanding quality—his trophy cabinet continues to gather dust. In a way, he and his teams seem to have found each other. Arsenal have been waiting five years for their next major title, and haven't celebrated a league championship in over 20 years. And how well his national team, Belgium—the 'eternal dark horse'—does at major tournaments is also well known. 📸 Justin Setterfield - 2025 Getty Images Will the now 30-year-old ever get as close to a major title again as he did this season as runner-up and Champions League semi-finalist? Let's put it this way: top super-subs like Trossard are known to strike late. Maybe that applies to his career as well? It's certainly possible. He is reportedly close to extending his contract with the Gunners, who should continue to be in the running for the big trophies in the coming years. If you keep getting so close, surely it has to work out with a major title at some point, right? You'd wish it for Trossard. So that not only his coach's tactical dreams, but finally his own longing for success, can come true. 📸 THIBAUD MORITZ - AFP or licensors
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22-05-2025
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Ter Stegen, Füllkrug and Gnabry return to Germany squad, Musiala out
Munich's Serge Gnabry (2nd R) celebrates scoring his side's third goal with teammates during the German Bundesliga soccer match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich at PreZero Arena. Uwe Anspach/dpa Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and West Ham forward Niclas Füllkrug have been included in the Germany squad for the Nations League Final Four. Coach Julian Nagelsmann's list announced on Thursday also included Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry. Antonio Rüdiger, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz were left out as they recover from injuries. Advertisement Nagelsmann said that the decision to leave out the trio was "extremely bitter," but consistent from his point of view. All three players would have been available for short spells at most. "And we also have to look further ahead," Nagelsmann said with a view to the upcoming World Cup season. The Nations League Final Four is on June 4-8 in Germany, with Nagelsmann's team facing Portugal in the semi-finals. "If we reach our top level, we can beat Portugal. That is our goal. We will put everything into it to make sure we reach the final in Munich," the coach said. Gnabry last played for the national team in November. He missed the Nations League quarter-final against Italy in March due to his inconsistent performances at Bayern. Advertisement Media reports on Wednesday said Gnabry was set to return to the team due to his improvement in performance. Ter Stegen is returning after recovering from a serious knee injury, but it's unclear whether he will take the position between the posts. The Barcelona keeper was set to become Germany's number one after Manuel Neuer retired from the national team after last summer's Euro 2024. But the knee injury suffered in September opened the door for Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nübel. Baumann started both matches against Italy in March. Füllkrug last played for Germany in September and has since struggled with Achilles tendon problems, which had an impact on his form. But he was called up again in the absence of the injured Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Tim Kleindienst. Advertisement Florian Wirtz, Waldemar Anton and Felix Nmecha are also coming back. As confirmed by under-21 coach Antonio di Salvo on Wednesday, VfB Stuttgart striker Nick Woltemade was called up to the Germany senior team for the first time. Di Salvo had confirmed the move when naming his squad for the under-21 European championship. Woltemade was also included in the U21 squad for the Euros in Slovakia on June 11-28, but has declared he has no objections to playing in both tournaments. Hoffenheim's Tom Bischof is surprisingly the second newcomer in the team.
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22-05-2025
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🚨 Title contenders? Here is Nagelsmann's Nations League squad
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. Some names had already leaked or even been confirmed by Julian Nagelsmann, now the entire DFB squad for the Nations League match against Portugal has been confirmed. The association has just shared the squad on 'X'. Unsere 26 für das Final 4 in der Nations League 🇩🇪#dfbteam — DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) May 22, 2025 The nomination of Nick Woltemade had already been confirmed by the national coach on Wednesday, several players, including Tim Kleindienst, are out due to injury. With Serge Gnabry and Waldemar Anton, there are two prominent returnees, especially the nomination of Anton is not surprising, as Antonio Rüdiger and Nico Schlotterbeck are known to be out due to injury. After the Portugal match, the DFB squad will play another match, either the match for third place or the final of the Nations League. Goal: Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nübel, Marc Andre ter-Stegen Defense: Robert Andrich, Waldemar Anton, Yann Aurel Bisseck, Joshua Kimmich, Robin Koch, Maximilian Mittelstädt, David Raum, Jonathan Tah Midfield: Karim Adeyemi, Nadiem Amiri, Tom Bischof, Serge Gnabry, Leon Goretzka, Robin Gosens, Pascal Groß, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Leroy Sane, Angelo Stiller, Florian Wirtz Attack: Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade, Niclas Füllkrug📸 Alex Grimm - 2025 Getty Images
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21-05-2025
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Reports: Bayern's Gnabry to make Germany comeback for Nations League
Munich's Serge Gnabry (L) and Hoffenheim's Arthur Chaves battle for the ball during the German Bundesliga soccer match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich at PreZero Arena. Uwe Anspach/dpa Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry is to return to the Germany national team, the Bild newspaper and broadcasters Sky said on Wednesday. According to the reports, coach Julian Nagelsmann will nominate Gnabry to his squad for the Nations League final four on June 4-8 on home soil. Germany will face Portugal in the semi-finals. Advertisement Gnabry last played for the national team last November. He missed the quarter-finals against Italy in March due to his inconsistent performances at Bayern. According to Bild, forward Niclas Füllkrug is also set to return due to the absence of injured Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Tim Kleindienst. Füllkrug last played with Germany in September 2024 and has since struggled with Achilles tendon problems, which had an impact on his form. Nick Woltemade of VfB Stuttgart is to be called up for the first time. The forward is expected to play the under-21 European championship in Slovakia in June, but has declared he has no objections to playing in both tournaments.
