Isco has made 353 appearances for Real Madrid and last played for Sevilla FC
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The transfer burst at the last second. Isco was already at 1. FC Union for a medical check-up, the Spanish star did not sign the contract with the Berliners because the club probably did not stick to agreements. Follow all developments in the transfer market here.
Es would have been the most spectacular transfer this winter and the biggest in the history of 1. FC Union. The Berliners were about to sign the Spaniard Isco. The 30-year-old, who is without a club and completed the obligatory medical check-up in the capital on Tuesday, did not sign the completed contract with Union. Isco, who won the Champions League five times with Real Madrid and scored 12 goals in 38 international matches, remains without a club.
According to information from “Bild”, Isco’s adviser has made allegations against the Union. According to the advisor, the club should not have “kept to agreements made”. Union disagrees with this version. “We would have liked to see Isco with us, but we have our limits. Contrary to previous agreements, these were exceeded today. That’s why the transfer doesn’t happen,” said Union Managing Director Sport Oliver Ruhnnert to “Bild”.
With the commitment of the midfielder, Union would have entered new dimensions. A professional of this caliber would have been unthinkable in the recent past. After a strong first half of the season, the Berliners are in second place in the table and are Munich’s first hunter, only one behind Bayern. Isco lost his place at Real Madrid last season under coach Carlo Ancelotti. He moved to Sevilla FC, where he terminated his contract last December after just 19 games.
Bayern loan Cancelo from Man City
The transfer of the Portuguese national defender João Cancelo to FC Bayern Munich is perfect. The 28-year-old is on loan from Manchester City until the end of the season. In addition, the Munich secured a purchase option. According to media reports, this should be around 70 million euros. Cancelo’s contract with the English champions runs until June 30, 2027.
“With his attacking style of play and his dynamism, he fits perfectly into our system and with his mentality and experience he also fits in very well with our team,” said sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. Cancelo, who played on both the right and left flank at City, is considered a preferred candidate by coach Julian Nagelsmann. “FC Bayern is a great club, one of the best clubs in the world, and it’s a huge motivation for me to be in a team with these extraordinary players,” the Portuguese was quoted as saying.
Joao Cancelo is now playing for Bayern
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Schalker strengthens with Colombian internationals
FC Schalke 04 is once again adding personnel in the relegation battle. The Gelsenkirchen committed the Colombian international Éder Balanta on loan. The defensive midfielder comes from Belgian champions FC Brugge until the end of the season and is the sixth winter signing that Schalke have loaned out. Balanta, who moved from FC Basel to Bruges in 2019 and still has a contract there until 2024, has played 122 games for the Belgians so far. This also includes seven appearances in the Champions League.
Frankfurt dead Max aus Eindhoven
The change from ex-national player Philipp Max to Europa League winner Eintracht Frankfurt is perfect. The 29-year-old full-back from PSV Eindhoven is initially on loan until the end of the season, after which Max also has an option to buy. “In Philipp Max we have gained an experienced defender who will make us even more variable and flexible for the numerous demanding tasks in the second half of the season,” said sporting director Markus Krösche.
Philipp Max moves from Eindhoven to Frankfurt
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Max’s loan is also a reaction to junior Dina Ebimbe’s long absence after a syndesmosis rupture. He also plays on the flank. “With his skills and as a person, he fits perfectly into our team and we are happy that we have the option of being able to retain him for the long term,” said Krösche. Sport1 had already reported on the upcoming transfer on Monday. Before moving to Eindhoven, Max had played for FC Augsburg for a number of years.
Former Schalke joins Leeds United
Weston McKennie is leaving Juventus for a loan move to the Premier League. The ex-Schalke player signed a contract with Leeds United until the end of the season. In 2020, the 24-year-old US national player switched from Gelsenkirchen to Juventus for 20.5 million euros and has played 96 competitive games for Turin so far.
Union lends talent to Italy
Union Berlin lends U19 defender Mathis Bruns to Serie A club US Lecce in Italy. “For Mathis, the loan to Lecce means taking a new path in a different environment and gaining experience. We think this is currently the best way to help Mathis achieve a professional career,” said Managing Director Professional Football Oliver Ruhnert. After ten years, the current captain of the oldest Union youth team is supposed to gain match practice and experience at a high level of competition in the men’s division in his own youth academy.
