After protracted negotiations over the fee, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich have now agreed a deal worth up to €60m (£54.8m) for Manchester City winger Leroy Sane – who previously rejected extension offers to remain in Eastlands. Continue reading
Tag: Germany
Chelsea-bound Werner explains decision to join Frank Lampard’s Blues next month
Chelsea-bound striker Timo Werner has explained his choice to join the Blues in a £47.5m move next month, having become RB Leipzig’s all-time top goalscorer with a brace against Augsburg during his final Bundesliga appearance last weekend.
Manchester City’s Leroy Sane sidelined for 6-7 months with torn ACL
The news has been confirmed and it’s the worst possible outcome: key winger Leroy Sane will be sidelined until early 2020 after scans showed he tore his anterior cruciate ligament during Manchester City’s Community Shield win over Liverpool last Sunday. Continue reading
English youth products overtaken Bundesliga and German talents, says Dortmund director Zorc
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has admitted English clubs have overtaken their German counterparts in terms of youth player quality being produced at academy level. This news comes just before tomorrow’s clash between two of England’s best talents as BVB host Hoffenheim. Continue reading
UEFA Nations League – Netherlands 2-0 France: 5 Talking Points
It was a frustrating evening for World champions France, as they were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam. Continue reading
Julian Draxler nowhere near his potential, says former coach
PSG creative midfielder Julian Draxler is being held back by fierce competition for places with the Ligue 1 champions, and has yet to reach his full potential. Continue reading
UEFA Nations League: 3 reasons why France beat Germany
Antoine Griezmann’s timely second-half brace ensured France managed to recover a one-goal deficit to secure all three points during their UEFA Nations League fixture against Germany, leaving Die Mannschaft on the verge of a surprise relegation into League B. Continue reading
Germany 0-0 France: Areola excellent on debut in rousing Nations League stalemate
The points were ultimately shared by Germany and France as their UEFA Nations League opener ended in an entertaining stalemate at the Allianz Arena. PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, making his international debut for France here, made a string of excellent saves as the hosts created plenty of goalscoring opportunities. Continue reading
France vs Germany: Tricky test awaits both in UEFA Nations League opener
France’s recent World Cup winners were greeted to a heroic welcome at their Clairefontaine training base this week. It’s now time to move on, though. The new season has already begun. International breaks are never too far behind. Continue reading
Was Mesut Özil right to extend his Arsenal stay?
With the new Premier League season set to kick off this weekend, it’s easy to forget that Mesut might not have even been an Arsenal player a few months back… so did he make the right decision to extend terms and become the club’s highest-paid player at the Emirates? Continue reading
Injuries, frustration yet still promise: What’s next for Mario Gotze?
Recent reports suggest Mario Gotze is a wanted man across Europe. After nine years in Germany, could it be time for a fresh start abroad?
England 0-0 Germany: Loftus-Cheek excels as youthful side earn credible draw against World Champions
Ruben Loftus-Cheek impressed on his senior England debut and earned the Man of the Match award after an excellent midfield display against the World Champions at Wembley. England were encouraging and earned a credible goalless draw against Joachim Löw’s side, who were dangerous in parts but ultimately couldn’t turn their dominance into goals.
