The vice-president of the German FA (DFB) on Wednesday slammed FIFA's controversial plans to sell stakes in its competitions, including the World Cup, as "an outright attack on football".
FIFA announced Tuesday it was set to create a semi-private subsidiary which would sell part of its business operations in the World Cup and other competitions, hoping to raise $4.2 billion.
The plan would still have to be approved by the 38-member FIFA council and the majority of its 211 member **** ociations. FIFA said it intends to present the plans to the council soon.
Hans-Joachim Watzke, the DFB vice-president who is also president of Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund and a vice-president of UEFA's executive committee, joined the chorus critical of the proposal.
"Many in European football see FIFA's plans as an outright attack on football. I share this view. A line has been crossed here," Watzke told Germany's Kicker.

#plans #Football #watzke #sell

Borussia Dortmund lost the first match of their ******* an pre-season tour 1-0 at Cerezo Osaka in the absence of many regular players on Wednesday.
Solomon Sakuragawa scored an early winner for the J-League club whose line-up included former Dortmund player Shinji Kagawa.
Dortmund's team mainly featured youth team players as a large number of others are on holiday after the World, led by Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck who is also injured, Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and Norway full back Julian Ryerson.
But Jobe Bellingham and Fábio Silva are part of the squad in ******* an along with Maximilian Beier, Felix Nmecha and Waldemar Anton, who could feature in the second match on Saturday against FC Tokyo.
Coach Niko Kovac has said there will be "less training than some may have expected" and that the date for the ******* an trip in the third week of the pre-season was chosen "so that we just play."

#dortmund #season #players

Arsenal have reportedly been monitoring Jurrien Timber closely after he underwent a minor operation on a groin issue weeks ago. ******* nal manager Mikel Arteta already has fitness headaches to deal with at the Emirates Stadium club ahead of next season. The Gunners boss will be without William Saliba when the 2026-27 campaign kicks off, and Timber will be desperate to return to action for the North London club before the end of pre-season.
The Netherlands international defender missed the World Cup as a result of the injury but has been training with the ******* nal team so far. However, he has yet to make a full return and it is unknown if he will be available for their first pre-season fixture against Girona on Saturday. Timber missed most of the ******* le run-in last term due to the longstanding issue and will hope to be fully fit when the new season starts.
Arsenal also take on Real Betis, Borussia Dortmund and Como in pre-season before facing Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 16. They kick off their ******* le defence at home against newly-promoted Coventry City on August 21.

#arsenal #season #city #ISSUE

Fiorentina have made an approach for Jadon Sancho following his Manchester United exit. The 26-year-old winger was on loan at Aston Villa last season, yet despite being part of the Europa League-winning squad, he couldn't convince United to offer a new deal.
Now, a shock offer seems to be on its way to the free agent, as Fiorentina are keen to table a three-year deal. La Viola's sporting director Fabio Paratici has allegedly been a Sancho admirer for a while, yet the terms on offer will certainly have to be lower than the €10 million net total the former England international earned until last season.
Sancho hasn't yet given a response, but his team will be ready to resolve any concerns in the coming hours. Last year, he turned down a move to Roma, as Gian Piero Gasperini expressly asked Frederic Massara for him. While he chose to stay in the Premier League for the remainder of that term, it now looks like he'll leave England.
Jadon Sancho has been something of a frustrating figure for English football. His rising status took him from the academies of Watford and Manchester City, before he became a poster boy for a British generation trying their hand abroad.
Moving to Borussia Dortmund at the age of 18 in August 2017, Sancho hit the ground running the following season. Flare-filled performances and a plethora of eye-catching goals saw the young Englishman go on to amass 50 all-competition goals in 137 appearances in yellow and black.

#sancho

After Bayern Munich ran roughshod over the Bundesliga last season, is there any prospect of a tighter race this year? Former Germany men's national team star İlkay Gündoğan does not think so.
"Bayern will have no trouble and will steamroll the Bundesliga again this season," Gündoğan has predicted (via Sky Germany, as captured by iMiaSanMia). "FC Bayern are the ultimate team in Germany. To be honest, with this combination of coach, players, and club officials, I simply don't see how things can go completely wrong at Bayern in a way that, for example, Borussia Dortmund could capitalize on. I actually see Bayern as a very, very serious contender to win the Champions League as well."
On paper, Gündoğan is not exactly going out on a limb. Vincent Kompany's record-setting attack from a season ago basically returns intact; if anything, it should be bolstered by the addition of Ismael Saibari, a World Cup breakout with Morocco, and the continued progress made by Jamal Musiala since his devastating injury a year ago.
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#germany #team #munich #dortmund

Barcelona have completed two summer signings so far, bringing in Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
The former is still away on holiday as he continues to recover after an impressive World Cup, but Adeyemi is already with Barça and training with the team.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the German attacker is expected to make his first appearance as a Barcelona player this Friday after Hansi Flick decided that he is ready for match action.
Adeyemi will debut against Birmingham City after completing another productive week of training during Barcelona's pre-season camp at St George's Park in England.
The 24-year-old was named on the bench for Barcelona's friendly against CE Europa last week after arriving with limited training behind him.

#gordon #united #borussia

Ahead of the match between his former and current clubs, Kagawa spoke with managing directors Carsten Cramer and Lars Ricken, among others. Roman Weidenfeller was also at the table. The two had played together for Borussia Dortmund and won two German championships and two DFB Cup ***** les together. Joo-Ho Park, who played for BVB from 2015 to 2017 and is now active with the BVB Legends, also joined the group.
"You've been part of professional soccer for 20 years, and we want to honor that," said Cramer as he presented Kagawa with a trophy commemorating his now 20-year professional career—along with an invitation to represent BVB as an ambassador in the future.
Kagawa's professional career began at Cerezo Osaka. He now plays for that club again and will face Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. "I'm very proud that the relationship continues, and I still think about the ***** les and memories from my time in Dortmund. The older I get, the more that means to me," the now 37-year-old said at a press conference about BVB at noon. (cr)

#titles

And all in four languages: Cerezo's Spanish coach answered in Spanish, Niko Kovac in German and English, and the ******* anese players in their native language. It was a multilingual affair in ******* an—yet one with a touch of home. Because as the four protagonists entered the room, "Heja BVB" blared over the loudspeakers.
The focus of attention was former Borussian player and current Cerezo player Shinji Kagawa, who had already faced BVB with his home club two years ago. "It's a great opportunity to play against Borussia Dortmund again—for me personally and also as the team. I want everyone—every fan, the Dortmund fans, the Osaka fans—to enjoy this game," said Kagawa, who was a player for Borussia Dortmund from 2010 to 2012 and from 2014 to 2019. But even seven years later, the connection hasn't been lost. "I'm very proud that the relationship continues, and I still think about the ******* les and memories from my time in Dortmund. The older I get, the more it means to me. The players and coaches I worked with will also remain in my heart forever. I really hope this relationship will continue."
"It's a pleasure for us to play against Shinji here because he's a former BVB player. That's certainly something special for all of us," emphasizes Niko Kovac, who also highlights the sporting significance of the match. "We're here to compete and prepare for our first competitive match against Bayern Munich. I hope everyone stays healthy, that we see a good game, and that the fans enjoy the match." Even though Osaka is already further along in his preseason preparation: "We're athletes. And athletes always want to win, whether it's a friendly, a cup match, or a competitive match."
For Takato Yamamoto, this match is a very special one, as he only joined BVB's U23 team a few weeks ago from his youth club and Cerezo's local rival, Gamba Osaka. "I really don't want to lose to Cerezo. I also want to show the fans in ******* an that I've grown as a player. That's my goal for tomorrow." Yamamoto was also asked about Kagawa, who was sitting next to him: "I know he's a legend. When people in Germany find out I'm from ******* an, they ask me, 'Do you know Shinji Kagawa?' Wherever I go, I hear his name."
After the joint press conference, the next reunion will take place on Wednesday on the soccer field. The match kicks off at 7 p.m. ******* an Standard Time (12 p.m. CEST) at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium and will be broadcast live on BVB-TV, Sky, and DAZN.Christina Reinke

#fans

Borussia Dortmund will play their second pre-season fixture on Saturday afternoon as they face 3. Liga side Fortuna Düsseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The hosts are well ahead in their preparations for the 2026/27 season since their league campaign will start on August 7th.
World Cup participants Felix Nmecha, Waldemir Anton, Maximilian Beier and Daniel Svensson started their first pre-season steps after their return to the club on Friday. However, Niko Kovac's side will be without those four players, while Ecuadorian Justin Lerma and ****** anese Takato Yamamoto will be in the spotlight.
Fortuna Düsseldorf: Rieß, Heintz, Bouchama, Hendrix ©, Hottmann, Consbruch, Schleusener, Zimmermann, Risch, Arden, E. Egouli
Subs: Lord, Van der Sloot, Eixler, Oberdorf, Benger, Goncalves, Meiser, Paulina, Sauck, Slimani, Mentzel, Amaniampong, N. Egouli, ****** o
Borussia Dortmund: Meyer, Gadou, Mane, Albert, Kabar, Yamamoto, Duarte, Azhil, Riedl, Mirza, Guirassy ©

#season #borussia #dortmund #fortuna

Barcelona's signing of Karim Adeyemi has not only strengthened Hansi Flick's attack but also brought an end to one of Borussia Dortmund's most consistent transfer trends.
The German winger arrived at Barcelona in a deal worth a fixed €22 million, with a further €7 million in performance-related add-ons.
While the agreement certainly represents a sensible piece of business for Borussia Dortmund given that Adeyemi had entered the final year of his contract, it falls well short of the enormous profits the Bundesliga side has become famous for generating in the transfer market.
According to the figures involved, Barcelona's Karim Adeyemi transfer is one of the few major Dortmund departures in recent years that has not resulted in a substantial financial windfall for the German club.
Borussia Dortmund signed Adeyemi from RB Salzburg in 2022 for €30 million, viewing the German international as another exciting young talent capable of developing into a world-class player.

#german #transfer #million #hansi

Yesterday, it was reported that Borussia Dortmund had offered 1.FC Köln a transfer fee of €26million plus €16million in add-ons for Said El Mala.
Köln immediately rejected Dortmund's offer and now, according to the Geissblog, Effzeh have declared negotiations "ended" immediately.
The Cathedral City club's management is known to be demanding a €50 million transfer fee and the Cologne bosses are reportedly annoyed by BVB's approach.
Specifically, they “disagree with how Dortmund allegedly tried to influence the player to make a transfer more likely.”
By contrast, the Express senses, “rumblings are already circulating that El Mala will be under contract with BVB in a few weeks.”

#transfer #borussia #cathedral

After the failure and subsequent sacking of Julian Nagelsmann, Germany had to go out and get a new coach for the national team. Thankfully, unlike some other footballing nations, the Germans had a top level coach just sitting around waiting for the opportunity.
Jürgen Klopp is now the new head coach of the DFB, and he plans to make changes. In his first press conference, he elaborated on what things will look like with him in charge.
“As a coaching team, we want to present a complete package,” said the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool FC manager (via iMiaSanMia). “I’ve never been a coach who just shows up, puts the players through their paces, and then goes home when training is over. I’ve always taken care of things that happen at the club. Now it’s a federation, now it’s a country. I’ve always felt responsible at the club I was working for. I feel a responsibility to everyone who’s a football fan in this country. And that means doing the job as well as possible.”
“I want to get very involved in the structures,” he explained (via iMiaSanMia). “Whoever brings in Jürgen, gets Jürgen. Everyone is happy today, but I’m not sure if that will be the case every day. I want to improve everything. I want to present the German national team in a positive light, so that we can eventually get back to the top. I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
Well, if there is anyone who can fix Germany, it’s Klopp. Fans eagerly await this new era of the DFB.

#team

As Jurgen Klopp commences his first press conference as new coach of the German national team, speculation has already emerged about what he plans to change. One major topic in the last World Cup was the role of Joshua Kimmich and whether he should play as right-back or in midfield. Klopp, it seems, is determined to find a solution to that issue.
According to a report by Florian Plettenberg of Sky (via iMiaSanMia), the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool FC manager no longer wants Kimmich to be the starting right-back. To that end, he is going to monitor youth national teams in search of the right player who fits the profile of a replacement. Anyone who is familiar with Klopp teams will know how much emphasis he places on the fullback positions.
This would mean that, for the first time since his tournament debut in Euro 2016, Joshua Kimmich is going to be released from the shackles of right-back and allowed to play more centrally. This could be a major boon to the German national team, provided that:
The prospective right-back replacement is actually any good.
Joshua Kimmich is retained as a midfielder in the new setup.

#national

Jürgen Klopp has signed a deal until 2030 to become Germany coach and told a news conference on Friday he was "delighted" - but warned the press he would quit if they "misbehave."
The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss was the DFB's immediate first choice to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following the World Cup last-32 exit to Paraguay in June.
Klopp has been global head of soccer at the sports arm of drinks maker Red Bull but will now lead Germany into the Nations League, qualifying for Euro 2028 in the British Isles and qualifiers for the 2030 World Cup. His contract will begin on August 15.
"It is a big honour to sit here," Klopp said in Frankfurt. "I had an idea how big the job is but when you are involved, you feel the responsibility even more. It is a very special day for me."
His first match in charge will be against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24 in Germany's opening Nations League fixture.

#league

Speaking in front of the media for the first time since officially being announced as Germany’s new head coach, Jürgen Klopp has set boundaries with the media and the DFB.
DFB President, Bernd Neuendorf, kicked off the press conference by stating what had occurred to get here and how pleased they are to have the former Mainz, Borussia Dortmund, and Liverpool man on board:
“We’ve had very intensive talks in recent weeks. He was our preferred solution from the beginning; we were all in agreement on that within the ******* ociation. We made every effort to bring Jürgen Klopp on board. He is the best solution.”
Neuendorf also confirmed that Klopp’s staff will include Peter Krawietz, Pepijn Lijnders, and Sven Bender. Per Mertesacker will also replace the outgoing Andreas Rettig as DFB Managing Director at the end of 2026.
Before setting out his stall, Klopp firstly took time to reflect on the previous weeks and securing the role:

#neuendorf #solution

Jürgen Klopp has signed a deal until 2030 to become Germany coach, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Friday at a press conference where he was unveiled.
The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss was the DFB's immediate first choice to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following the World Cup last-32 exit to Paraguay in June.
Klopp was previously global head of soccer at the sports arm of drinks maker Red Bull but will now lead Germany into the Nations League, qualifying for Euro 2028 in the British Isles and qualifiers for the 2030 World Cup.
His first match in charge will be against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24 in Germany's opening Nations League fixture.

#first

He’s back!
Jürgen Klopp is the new head coach of the Germany national team!
The German Football ******* ociation (DFB) officially announced his appointment this Friday morning during a press conference where he was introduced to the media.
The former Liverpool and Dortmund manager is leaving his role as Red Bull’s head of football to succeed Julian Nagelsmann. The former Bayern Munich coach had submitted his resignation after Die Mannschaft’s elimination in the World Cup round of 32 against Paraguay a few weeks ago.
While waiting for the 2030 World Cup, Klopp’s first major challenge will be to win the 2026-2027 Nations League and put together a convincing run at Euro 2028.

#Football #head #coach #Friday

New Barcelona signing Karim Adeyemi says he's looking forward to playing alongside Lamine Yamal at the club next season.
Adeyemi has completed his transfer from Borussia Dortmund and was asked about the prospect of lining up with Yamal for his new team at his unveiling.
"I don't know him personally, but his actions speak for themselves. He's an incredible player. I can connect with him. I'm the player who comes running from behind, who takes advantage of his passes. I hope to connect very well with him, but also with the rest of the team," he explained.
The Germany star was also asked about Yamal's Ballon d'Or prospects and expects to see the Barcelona teenager lifted the prestigious Golden Ball at some point.
"I don't think Lamine would get angry if I said that ****** ody can ever be like Messi, but I think that every player has to find their own path, not compare themselves to others," he added.

#adeyemi #lamine

Borussia Dortmund submitted a reported €42m bid including bonuses to Cologne for Said El Mala last week, which was quickly rebuffed by the Billy Goats. Sky Germany report that BVB offered €26m fixed + €16m in possible bonuses – €8m realistically achievable, and the other €8m unrealistic.
The bid, submitted last week, reportedly irritated Cologne bosses because it fell short of their €50m price tag set for El Mala. Additionally, the Dortmund's offer is a figure Cologne sporting director Thomas Kessler refuses to let his prized ******* et depart the club for after his breakout campaign.
El Mala, who is interested in making the move to Dortmund, was lauded by Cologne head coach Rene Wagner for his professional conduct in pre-season training.
El Mala is a talented winger with excellent dribbling and playmaking skills. Many questioned why he was not called up for the German national team after his impressive display at Cologne. In total he has made 34 league appearances for Cologne scoring 13 goals and providing five ******* ists in his maiden campaign.
GGFN | Brook Genene

#cologne #mala

Sooner or later, Tony D'Amico will deliver a new attacking signing to Gian Piero Gasperini. The question is: How far down his list of targets will he have to go to land a new weapon for Gasperini? With Mason Greenwood heading to Turkey, Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa, and Crysencio Summerville to Saudi Arabia, the three players most closely linked to the Giallorossi have now signed elsewhere.
Now, it seems that Roma has zeroed in on Antonio Nusa of RB Leipzig as its new main target. However, the price tag being bandied about for Nusa may be even higher than the reported agreed-upon fee Roma had with West Ham for Summerville. And there appears to be competition from Premier League side Newcastle, which may push the reported €55 million minimum negotiating point higher.
So, with that in mind, D'Amico will have to have be ready to pivot to plan E or F before long. And those appear to be Andreas Schjelderup of Benfica e Said El Mala of Koln. We reported on Schjelderup a couple days ago, but he may be too rich for Roma's blood. That leave El Mala as the more likely alternative.
El Mala is a 19-year-old winger who is part of the Germany under-21 setup and is coming off a 13-goal and 3-assist campaign for Bundesliga side Köln. It's reported that Borussia Dortmund had an €26 million fixed fee, with €16 million in possible bonuses, offer rejected by Koln. The reason: Köln will only listen to offers of €50 million and up— a fee that seems a bit high for a player with a limited track record.
But with Roma having difficulty securing more proven profiles at a similar fee, could D'Amico pony up the cash just to get fresh talent through the Trigoria doors?

#reported

Bild report Jadon Sancho is still hopeful of joining Borussia Dortmund as a free agent. According to the report, the former England international is open to the possibility of joining BVB for the third time in his career.
However, he has to accept a significant salary decrease if he wants to return to Signal Iduna Park (Westfalenstadion). It’s still unclear whether the Bundesliga side are planning to proceed with the signing.
Sancho joined Manchester United for a reported €85 million fee from Dortmund five years ago. However, he has now left the club as a free agent after a disappointing spell with the English giants. He last played regularly for Manchester United during the 2022/23 campaign.
Since then, he reached all three European finals with Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea and Aston Villa on loan deals. Unai Emery’s side are closing on signing Sancho’s former teammate Alejandro Garnacho, which ended any hopes of a permanent transfer to Aston Villa for the player who featured in 39 games last season.

#sancho #borussia #however #report

Barcelona have completed the signing of Germany international Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, with the forward agreeing a five-year contract at the Camp Nou until June 2031.
The Spanish champions are understood to have paid an initial €22 million for the 24-year-old, with a further €7 million in performance-related add-ons. The deal also includes a sell-on clause that will see Dortmund receive a percentage of any future profit from a transfer.
Adeyemi becomes Barcelona's second signing of the summer following the arrival of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United. His pace and versatility give Hans-Dieter Flick another attacking option, with the German capable of playing through the middle or on either wing.
The pair already know each other well, with Flick handing Adeyemi his senior Germany debut in 2021. The forward leaves Dortmund after four seasons, having scored 36 goals in 146 appearances since joining from RB Salzburg in 2022.

#flick #signing #Barcelona

Winger Karim Adeyemi has officially left Borussia Dortmund and joined Spanish champions Barcelona, with the 24-year-old signing a contract until 2031.
"Adeyemi brings an exciting and versatile attacking profile to the Barça squad," the Catalans said in a club statement on Thursday.
"Throughout his career, he has shown his ability to play on either wing as well as through the middle as a centre-forward, combining blistering pace with a powerful left foot."
Dortmund had allowed him to hold talks rather than start pre-season with the Bundesliga side.
According to reports, Dortmund and Barcelona have agreed a fee of €22 million ($25 million) plus €7 million in bonuses. Dortmund had tried in vain for weeks to extend his contract.

#winger

After some unexpected delays, FC Barcelona have finally officially announced the signing of German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
The 24-year-old attacker has signed a five-year contract with the Blaugrana until the summer of 2031.
“FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund have reached an agreement for the transfer of forward Karim Adeyemi, who has signed a contract with the Catalans until 2031,” the official statement read.
A deal for Adeyemi was secured more than a week ago, with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund reaching an agreement over a transfer worth €22 million plus another €7 million in add-ons.
As part of the agreement, the Bundesliga giants also retain a future sell-on percentage, with some reporting it to be 20% while some other media outlets have put it to be 35%.

#adeyemi #agreement #karim #signed

FC Barcelona have officially announced the arrival of German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund.
The signing fulfills a direct request from head coach Hansi Flick, who was looking for this profile to strengthen the attack for next season.
Transfer Details
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the deal was completed for a fixed €22 million, plus €7 million in bonuses (variables).
The agreement also includes a sell-on clause in favor of the German club in the event of a future transfer.

#dortmund #hansi

Barcelona signed forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund on Thursday for a reported fee of 29 million euros ($33 million) including potential add-ons.
"Adeyemi becomes a new Barca player for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2031," said Barcelona in a statement.
The versatile 24-year-old is Barca's second signing after they splashed out on England international Anthony Gordon from Newcastle.
Lightning quick, Adeyemi, who can play up front or on either flank, bolsters Barca's attacking options after the departure of veteran striker Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona also lost Marcus Rashford after his loan from Manchester United ended, leaving them short in attack.

#june

Karim Adeyemi is going to have to find himself a new shirt number once he completes his transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona.
The forward has favored wearing the No. 27 at Dortmund but that is simply not an option at Barca. First team players must wear numbers between 1 and 25, meaning Adeyemi’s preferred choice is not available.
The numbers from 26 onwards are used by those not registered with the first team, such as Barca Atletic players, which explains why Roony Bardghji wore 28 at the start of last season and then switched to 19 after he was registered.
According to Sport, Adeyemi liked the 27 because it’s a “a number that brings back good memories of his early years and that has accompanied him at different stages of his career.”
However, the Germany star is now set for a new start at Barcelona and with it will come a new squad number.

#numbers

Incoming Barcelona signing Karim Adeyemi will not be permitted to make use of his preferred jersey number for the seasons ahead.
That’s according to Diario Sport, who have on Wednesday provided an insight into the situation.
Frontman Adeyemi is of course set to be unveiled as the latest addition to Hansi Flick’s star-studded Barcelona squad at any moment.
After the Blaugrana brass thrashed out an agreement with their counterparts at Borussia Dortmund, the 24-year-old jumped at the opportunity to link up with fellow countryman Flick in Catalunya’s capital.
Adeyemi has since made his way to Spain, waiting for the green light to pull on the colours of his new club for the very first time.

#flick #incoming

According to SPORT, Barcelona have postponed the official announcement of their second signing of the summer, with Karim Adeyemi set to be confirmed and unveiled on Thursday, July 23, after several days of administrative delays.
The 24-year-old German forward's transfer from Borussia Dortmund has been fully agreed for over a week, with only contractual and bureaucratic procedures postponing the official announcement.
Adeyemi arrived in Barcelona a week ago, on July 15, to complete the final stages of his move and successfully passed his medical examination the following day.
However, his official announcement and presentation have been repeatedly pushed back while both clubs finalised the remaining paperwork.
The La Liga champions have also been keen to avoid a repeat of the confusion surrounding the presentation of English ace Anthony Gordon, whose unveiling was delayed after being announced prematurely.

#adeyemi #july #presentation

Former Germany international Sven Bender is set to be named one of Jürgen Klopp's ****** istants when he is appointed German national team coach, the Bild newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Klopp's unveiling is widely expected on Friday, but the German Football Federation (DFB) has not yet confirmed his ****** istants.
The 37-year-old, who enjoyed his most successful spell as a midfielder under Klopp at Borussia Dortmund and won the 2011 and 2012 Bundesliga ****** les, was head coach at fourth-tier club Unterhaching until recently.
Klopp is set to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following Germany's third early exit at a men's World Cup in a row. The former Liverpool boss is expected to sign a contract until 2030.
Pundits consider it certain that Klopp, 59, will bring his long-time confidants Peter Krawietz, 54, and Pepijn Lijnders, 43, with him to the DFB as ****** istant coaches, with Bender now entering the mix.

#bender #former #coach