German football clubs are allowed to sell players until the end of August and recruit new professionals. The most important rumors and reports about the transfer window can be found in our news blog.
Players come, players go, loan contracts are signed, fixed changes are put under one roof. The will also open this summer Transfermarkt its gates. Despite persistent Corona-pandemic is tinkered with the squads in the Bundesliga and in the other European top leagues and does a lot of shopping.
You can find the most important developments in the transfer window in our news blog.
Wolfsburg brings German U21 European champions and Cologne defenders
VfL Wolfsburg is strengthening itself for its Champions League season. The Lower Saxony announced on Friday the commitment of U21 European champion Lukas Nmecha and central defender Sebastiaan Bornauw. Striker Nmecha returns from Manchester City after two years, Bornauw (both 22) comes from 1. FC Köln. Bornauw receives a five-year contract, as both clubs confirmed. According to kicker information, the basic fee is 14.5 million euros; bonus payments can increase it to 17 million euros. Nmecha signed for four years.
Bornauw is Wolfsburg’s “absolute dream player for the defense,” said VfL sports director Marcel Schäfer: “We have a high opinion of his footballing qualities and also of the mentality and attitude that he embodies on the pitch.”
For FC, who are losing an important player, the move is still good business, because Bornauw was brought in 2019 for six million euros from the Belgian record champions RSC Anderlecht. The defensive specialist with strong headers played 57 competitive games for the Rhinelander.
The professional had already told FC three weeks ago that he did not want to extend his contract in Cologne prematurely and that he would be drawn to Wolfsburg. His contract in the cathedral city still had a term until June 30, 2024. Bornauw could take the place of Maxence Lacroix, who is a year younger than Maxence Lacroix, who is a year younger and may move to RB Leipzig.
Next newcomer: Schalke bring defenders
First division relegated Schalke 04 is still in the process of giving its team a new face for the 2nd Bundesliga. On Friday, the Royal Blues announced the transfer of Belgian defender Dries Wouters (24) from KRC Genk. The 1.91 m tall left foot signed with the miners for three years.
It was agreed not to disclose the transfer fee, but according to Sky information it should be less than one million euros. “The successful signing of Dries is further proof that Schalke 04 also has great appeal for young players with development potential in the 2nd Bundesliga,” said S04 sporting director Rouven Schröder.
Wouters added: “It is a great honor for me to be part of Schalke 04. The club has a great past and my aim is to write a new chapter in its long history.”
Big earner gone: Schalkes Raman moves to Belgium
Benito Raman is no longer a FC Schalke 04 player. The 26-year-old Belgian is moving to RSC Anderlecht in his home country with immediate effect. The winger signed a three-year contract with the Belgian record champions.
Raman, who came to Gelsenkirchen from Fortuna Düsseldorf in 2019, was considered one of the big earners who should urgently leave the club as part of the squad restructuring after the Royal Blues were relegated to the Bundesliga. According to “Sky Sport” reporter Dirk Große Schlarmann, Schalke will receive a transfer fee of three million euros for Raman from Anderlecht. Bitter: According to information from Große Schlarmann, S04 has to transfer 2.5 million euros to Fortuna Düsseldorf due to contractual arrangements.
Reports: Chelsea on to Haaland
According to media reports, Chelsea are still trying to get Dortmund striker Erling Haaland signed. Despite repeated statements by the BVB club management that they do not want to give up the 20-year-old attacker this summer, speculation continues. According to information from Sky Sports from England, the Champions League winner, trained by the German Thomas Tuchel, offered the Bundesliga club either Tammy Abraham or Callum Hudson-Odoi in exchange for Haaland.
A few days earlier, several media had reported that Chelsea owner Roman Abramowitsch should have released 175 million euros for the intended commitment of the best goalscorer of the last Champions League season. The offered player swaps could help to lower the price for Haaland. The exceptional striker is tied to BVB until 2024. According to reports, his contract should contain a clause that allows him to change clubs next summer for 75 million euros plus bonuses.
Ex-Fortune Karaman moves to Besiktas Istanbul
Kenan Karaman joins the Turkish master Besiktas Istanbul. The native of Stuttgart, whose contract with the second division Fortuna Düsseldorf expired after last season, is transferring free of charge and signed a contract on the Bosporus until 2024.
“We welcome Kenan Karaman, who we believe will provide our club with important services, and we wish him every success,” said Besiktas’ press release on the newcomer, whose market value “Transfermarkt” estimates at 2.5 million euros .
Report: Nmecha hot candidate in Wolfsburg
At the U21 European Championship, DFB striker Lukas Nmecha was one of the outstanding figures. It’s logical that his appearances also arouse desires in the Bundesliga. The 22-year-old, who was last loaned to RSC Anderlecht, is currently under contract with Manchester City.
Lukas Nmecha: The 22-year-old could return to VfL Wolfsburg. (Source: Sven Simon / imago images)
VfL Wolfsburg, for whom Nmecha already played on loan from August 2019 to January 2020, is said to be “on a common denominator” with the player, according to a report by “Kicker”. However, the clubs still have to agree on a transfer fee. Nmecha’s market value is estimated by the soccer portal “transfermarkt.de” at twelve million euros.
Report: BVB agree with Netherlands striker Donyell Malen
Borussia Dortmund is about to sign Dutch international striker Donyell Malen. At least that’s what the “Sport Bild” reports. Accordingly, BVB has already agreed on the terms of the contract with the 22-year-old. Only the transfer fee that Dortmund paid to Malen’s club PSV Eindhoven pays, has not yet been clarified. According to the report, the ex-European cup winner is demanding 30 million euros for the versatile attacker, while BVB is currently only offering 25 million euros.
Donyell Malen: The Dutch striker could go hunting for goals for BVB in the coming season. (Source: ANP / imago images)
Eindhoven’s technical director John de Jong confirmed to the Dutch sports magazine “Voetbal International” that he was expecting Malens to leave and that the player had been released for talks with other clubs, but that an official transfer offer had not yet been received. At PSV, Malen, who at the IN in all four games of the Netherlands was used, another contract until summer 2024.
Schalke goalkeeper Schubert is moving to the Netherlands
Markus Schubert leaves FC Schalke 04 after only two years in the direction of the Netherlands. The 23-year-old goalkeeper changes to the first division team with immediate effect Arnheim speed. That gave the Bundesliga– Relegated known. The former U21 national goalkeeper has signed a three-year contract with the Eredivisie club.
Schubert moved from Dynamo Dresden to Gelsenkirchen in the summer of 2019. However, the goalkeeper could not prevail in the Ruhr area and only made nine Bundesliga appearances for Schalke. Last season he was loaned to Eintracht Frankfurt, where he did not play a competitive game.
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