The transfer phase is underway and the German clubs are right in the middle of it. Clubs can sign new players until September 1st.
The most important things at a glance
Who does BVB get? Can Eintracht Frankfurt make the successful mini upheaval? And with which team does Schalke want to get promoted again? These and many other questions will be answered in this transfer summer. At t-online there is an overview of the most important rumors and changes from Germany and the world.
Fix: Bayern’s dream goalkeeper switches to Real
As expected, Real Madrid won the race for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, beating record champions Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old Spaniard will join the Royals on loan until the end of the season, replacing first-choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. The Belgian suffered a cruciate ligament rupture during training on Thursday.
Bayern had also sought a similar solution with Arrizabalaga due to the unclear situation of captain Manuel Neuer. “We were very close and wanted to present it today or tomorrow,” CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said on Sunday at the presentation of Harry Kane.
European champion before sensational change to Köpenick?
According to media reports, Bundesliga club 1. FC Union Berlin is interested in long-time Italian international Leonardo Bonucci. Several Italian journalists reported on Sunday evening talks between the German Champions League participant, Bonucci’s club Juventus Turin and the player.
At Juve, the 36-year-old no longer plays a role in coach Massimiliano Allegri’s plans and was recently excluded from the squad. The 2021 European champion still has a valid contract with Juve until next summer and is reportedly open to a move to Berlin.
Report: Dortmund wants to get a DFB star from England
BVB could have found what they were looking for in England for a new central defender. As reported by Sport1, Dortmund are in advanced talks with a DFB star. Armel Bella-Kotchap is set to return to the Bundesliga from Southampton, who have been relegated to the Premier League. The 21-year-old moved to the island from VfL Bochum last year.
The transfer fee for the defensive man should be around 20 million euros. At Southampton, Bella-Kotchap had become a regular. In December 2022 he also jumped on the World Cup train.
As Mbappé’s successor? Ex-BVB star moves to Paris
The 26-year-old, who was with the Catalans until June 30, 2024, has been given a five-year contract with the top French club and could become the successor to stars Kylian Mbappé and Neymar who are willing to change.
Dembélé, who joined Barcelona from BVB in 2017 for well over €100m, scored 62 goals in 185 games during his time in Spain and helped Barça win three Spanish championships and two cup titles. The French international scored six goals in 32 games for BVB.
2023-08-14 09:49:32
#Desired #goalkeeper #Kepa #moving #Real #Madrid
