2 months ago
Michael Olise was linked with a move away from Bayern Munich during the summer, but the Frenchman stayed after being labelled not for sale by the German champions.
However, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said on German broadcaster Sport1 on Sunday that he can't guarantee Olise will remain at the club beyond next summer.
"Making promises in this business is a tricky matter. Whether we can keep him permanently is something we will discuss again in the summer," Dreesen said on the future of Olise, whose contract expires in 2029.
As for this past summer, Dreesen denied that Bayern received any offers for the attacker, who was primarily linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool.
"That simply wasn't true. That's why I said it publicly. It simply wasn't true. We didn't have any offer on the table. And we've always said we weren't interested. That's exactly our position. Olise is incredibly important for this team. He's a magician on this pitch," he said.
#bayern #summer #dreesen #true
However, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said on German broadcaster Sport1 on Sunday that he can't guarantee Olise will remain at the club beyond next summer.
"Making promises in this business is a tricky matter. Whether we can keep him permanently is something we will discuss again in the summer," Dreesen said on the future of Olise, whose contract expires in 2029.
As for this past summer, Dreesen denied that Bayern received any offers for the attacker, who was primarily linked with Real Madrid and Liverpool.
"That simply wasn't true. That's why I said it publicly. It simply wasn't true. We didn't have any offer on the table. And we've always said we weren't interested. That's exactly our position. Olise is incredibly important for this team. He's a magician on this pitch," he said.
#bayern #summer #dreesen #true
2 months ago
Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl taking to the media to inform Arijon Ibrahimović that he is available to be sold, without ensuring that the player was fully aware of what was going on, is a bad look for the club — and also a legitimate story per Bild.
Sport1 broke the initial story, but now it seems as if the heat between the two sides is real:
Max Eberl's recent statements about Arijon Ibrahimović caused a big lack of understanding on the player's camp. Eberl's sudden willingness to let Ibrahimović go came as a huge surprise to the player. After all, the club extended Ibrahimović's contract this summer, announced in the public press release that he will be permanently included in the first team rotation this season, and the player was promised the role of Luis Díaz backup after a conversation with Vincent Kompany. The fact that the management has already changed their minds has come as a surprise to the player's camp. In addition to that, Eberl's public comments on the matter are especially what bothered Ibrahimović and his entourage.
Naturally, this has led to the emergence of new rumors, including one linking the young attacker to Werder Bremen. However, for that kind of move to go down, Werder Bremen would have to shed some its own roster weight, per Bild (as captured by iMiaSanMia):
Max Eberl's recent statements about Arijon Ibrahimović caused a big lack of understanding on the player's camp. Eberl's sudden willingness to let Ibrahimović go came as a huge surprise to the player. After all, the club extended Ibrahimović's contract this summer, announced in the public press release that he will be permanently included in the first team rotation this season, and the player was promised the role of Luis Díaz backup after a conversation with Vincent Kompany. The fact that the management has already changed their minds has come as a surprise to the player's camp. In addition to that, Eberl's public comments on the matter are especially what bothered Ibrahimović and his entourage.
#vincent
Sport1 broke the initial story, but now it seems as if the heat between the two sides is real:
Max Eberl's recent statements about Arijon Ibrahimović caused a big lack of understanding on the player's camp. Eberl's sudden willingness to let Ibrahimović go came as a huge surprise to the player. After all, the club extended Ibrahimović's contract this summer, announced in the public press release that he will be permanently included in the first team rotation this season, and the player was promised the role of Luis Díaz backup after a conversation with Vincent Kompany. The fact that the management has already changed their minds has come as a surprise to the player's camp. In addition to that, Eberl's public comments on the matter are especially what bothered Ibrahimović and his entourage.
Naturally, this has led to the emergence of new rumors, including one linking the young attacker to Werder Bremen. However, for that kind of move to go down, Werder Bremen would have to shed some its own roster weight, per Bild (as captured by iMiaSanMia):
Max Eberl's recent statements about Arijon Ibrahimović caused a big lack of understanding on the player's camp. Eberl's sudden willingness to let Ibrahimović go came as a huge surprise to the player. After all, the club extended Ibrahimović's contract this summer, announced in the public press release that he will be permanently included in the first team rotation this season, and the player was promised the role of Luis Díaz backup after a conversation with Vincent Kompany. The fact that the management has already changed their minds has come as a surprise to the player's camp. In addition to that, Eberl's public comments on the matter are especially what bothered Ibrahimović and his entourage.
#vincent
2 months ago
Jamal Musiala's return to fitness has been long and complicated.
First, Musiala endured a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle. Then, after earning valuable minutes at the World Cup, the 23-year-old suffered another unnerving setback, collapsing in Bayern's Telekom Cup clash against RB Leipzig, and again in his side's final preseason friendly against Heidenheim.
Despite overwhelming support for Musiala, rumours have started circulating linking Bayern to a replacement for Musiala after learning about his condition. However, according to Steffan **** berger of Sport1 (via iMiaSanMia), discussions about replacing the German international are a non-starter as the club plans to provide the time and support Musiala requires.
Signing a replacement for Jamal Musiala has never been up for discussion at the club. Bayern believe they're very well equipped in the position with Ismael Saibari, who was signed when Bayern were already aware of Musiala's problems, as well as Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl who can provide additional cover. In addition, the club does not want to give Musiala the feeling that they're giving up on him. The 23-year old will get all the support and time he needs, and Bayern are also relaxed because the team had already performed exceptionally well without Musiala last season. Therefore, there's no rush and no panic at the club – and Musiala can take his time and slowly regain a key role in the team.
Fans long for the day of seeing Bambi back to his brilliant best, prancing around bamboozled defenders. But some things are paramount to football.
#bayern #replacement
First, Musiala endured a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle. Then, after earning valuable minutes at the World Cup, the 23-year-old suffered another unnerving setback, collapsing in Bayern's Telekom Cup clash against RB Leipzig, and again in his side's final preseason friendly against Heidenheim.
Despite overwhelming support for Musiala, rumours have started circulating linking Bayern to a replacement for Musiala after learning about his condition. However, according to Steffan **** berger of Sport1 (via iMiaSanMia), discussions about replacing the German international are a non-starter as the club plans to provide the time and support Musiala requires.
Signing a replacement for Jamal Musiala has never been up for discussion at the club. Bayern believe they're very well equipped in the position with Ismael Saibari, who was signed when Bayern were already aware of Musiala's problems, as well as Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl who can provide additional cover. In addition, the club does not want to give Musiala the feeling that they're giving up on him. The 23-year old will get all the support and time he needs, and Bayern are also relaxed because the team had already performed exceptionally well without Musiala last season. Therefore, there's no rush and no panic at the club – and Musiala can take his time and slowly regain a key role in the team.
Fans long for the day of seeing Bambi back to his brilliant best, prancing around bamboozled defenders. But some things are paramount to football.
#bayern #replacement
2 months ago
German baseball player Max Kepler, who was suspended by the MLB for 80 games in January after a positive doping test, has suggested that contaminated meat could have caused his result.
The 33-year-old from Berlin has only been allowed to play in the top North American league again since the end of June.
"The substance was in my sample. I have no idea how it got in there, but I am responsible for it," former Minnesota Twins star Kepler said in an interview with broadcaster Sport1.
He tested positive for epitrenbolone, which is an anabolic steroid found in products sold in bodybuilding shops. But it is also used to promote growth when breeding cattle.
"Our theory ... was contaminated red meat. Because there have been cases in the past that were also won. In those cases, a meat source was found in restaurants that athletes ate at and that contained steroids," Kepler said.
#cases #german #north
The 33-year-old from Berlin has only been allowed to play in the top North American league again since the end of June.
"The substance was in my sample. I have no idea how it got in there, but I am responsible for it," former Minnesota Twins star Kepler said in an interview with broadcaster Sport1.
He tested positive for epitrenbolone, which is an anabolic steroid found in products sold in bodybuilding shops. But it is also used to promote growth when breeding cattle.
"Our theory ... was contaminated red meat. Because there have been cases in the past that were also won. In those cases, a meat source was found in restaurants that athletes ate at and that contained steroids," Kepler said.
#cases #german #north
2 months ago
For many Bayern Munich supporters, Arijon Ibrahimović remains one of the club's most intriguing young talents. After spending last season on loan at Heidenheim, the 20-year-old returns to Säbener Straße with valuable Bundesliga experience and a growing list of believers, including Heidenheim head coach Frank Schmidt.
Speaking about Ibrahimović's future, Schmidt offered a measured, but optimistic **** sment.
"I can only judge the time Ari spent with us and how satisfied we were with his performances. He is still a young player who took his first significant and consistent steps in the Bundesliga last season. Just think of the match in Munich with three games left in the campaign — if you saw what he produced on the pitch that day, you could already see the potential and believe that he is only at the beginning of his career," Schmidt told Sport1 (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "He still has the ability to make huge steps forward, but he also has a lot to learn. I'm convinced he can achieve that in the environment at Bayern Munich, but nothing will come automatically."
Schmidt clearly believes Ibrahimović has the talent to establish himself at Bayern Munich, but he also emphasizes that potential alone will not be enough. Development requires consistency, hard work, and taking advantage of every opportunity.
That is likely the reality Ibrahimović will face this season. Bayern Munich's squad is loaded with attacking talent, meaning every training session and every minute on the pitch will matter. Still, earning regular Bundesliga minutes at Heidenheim should leave him far better prepared for the challenge than he was a year ago.
#bayern #munich #every
Speaking about Ibrahimović's future, Schmidt offered a measured, but optimistic **** sment.
"I can only judge the time Ari spent with us and how satisfied we were with his performances. He is still a young player who took his first significant and consistent steps in the Bundesliga last season. Just think of the match in Munich with three games left in the campaign — if you saw what he produced on the pitch that day, you could already see the potential and believe that he is only at the beginning of his career," Schmidt told Sport1 (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "He still has the ability to make huge steps forward, but he also has a lot to learn. I'm convinced he can achieve that in the environment at Bayern Munich, but nothing will come automatically."
Schmidt clearly believes Ibrahimović has the talent to establish himself at Bayern Munich, but he also emphasizes that potential alone will not be enough. Development requires consistency, hard work, and taking advantage of every opportunity.
That is likely the reality Ibrahimović will face this season. Bayern Munich's squad is loaded with attacking talent, meaning every training session and every minute on the pitch will matter. Still, earning regular Bundesliga minutes at Heidenheim should leave him far better prepared for the challenge than he was a year ago.
#bayern #munich #every
2 months ago
Nico Elvedi's move from Borussia Mönchengladbach to Leeds United is drawing ever closer to completion.
Having already reached a personal agreement on a contract until 2029 an agreement has now also been reached between the clubs too.
According to Sky Germany's sources, Gladbach and Leeds have agreed on a transfer fee of €10million plus a 15 percent sell-on clause.
Elvedi's contract with the Foals is set to expire next summer and was absent from the squad for today's friendly match against Aston Villa.
Speaking to Sport1 ahead of the game, Gladbach coach Eugen Polanski explained he was "given permission to hold talks with a club."
#united #foals
Having already reached a personal agreement on a contract until 2029 an agreement has now also been reached between the clubs too.
According to Sky Germany's sources, Gladbach and Leeds have agreed on a transfer fee of €10million plus a 15 percent sell-on clause.
Elvedi's contract with the Foals is set to expire next summer and was absent from the squad for today's friendly match against Aston Villa.
Speaking to Sport1 ahead of the game, Gladbach coach Eugen Polanski explained he was "given permission to hold talks with a club."
#united #foals
3 months ago
Bayern Munich are hoping the arrival of Nathaniel Brown will motivate Alphonso Davies to return to his best form, according to Sport1.
A club source told the outlet: "Thankfully, the competition for places here is brutal."
The Bayern hierarchy reportedly expects Davies to respond positively to the increased competition and consistently improve his performances, provided he can stay injury-free.
Although the Bundesliga champions would be prepared to listen to exceptional offers for the Canadian this summer, Sport1 reports that a departure currently appears unlikely.
Instead, Bayern expect Davies to remain at the club and use the added competition from Brown as an opportunity to prove his critics wrong with consistent displays throughout the season.
#davies #sport1 #munich #nathaniel
A club source told the outlet: "Thankfully, the competition for places here is brutal."
The Bayern hierarchy reportedly expects Davies to respond positively to the increased competition and consistently improve his performances, provided he can stay injury-free.
Although the Bundesliga champions would be prepared to listen to exceptional offers for the Canadian this summer, Sport1 reports that a departure currently appears unlikely.
Instead, Bayern expect Davies to remain at the club and use the added competition from Brown as an opportunity to prove his critics wrong with consistent displays throughout the season.
#davies #sport1 #munich #nathaniel
3 months ago
The financial landscape of football continues to evolve, with transfer fees, wages, and agent commissions reaching unprecedented levels. Bayern Munich board member for sport Max Eberl recently shared his thoughts on the growing costs of the modern game and the increasingly influential role agents play in shaping the transfer market.
"The sums of money involved today are, of course, sometimes very high, and one could certainly say that the role of agents has perhaps become too large. I've already been part of commissions that tried to give the whole business a certain form, a framework, but in a free market economy, that's not so easy to implement. It's a very complex topic, we all know that," Eberl told Sport1's Stefan ****** berger (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "You have to weigh things up carefully and then say "no" when the demands are disproportionate. Of course, there are also many good agents you can work with, but also some who are somewhat more radical and ruthless. But as I said: as a club, you can always decide for yourself whether you want to do things or not."
Eberl's comments reflect one of the biggest challenges facing elite clubs today. Building a top squad is no longer just about identifying talented players. Clubs must also navigate complicated negotiations involving salaries, signing bonuses, agent commissions, and a growing list of financial considerations that can dramatically alter the cost of a transfer.
What stands out most is Eberl's emphasis on discipline. Rather than criticizing agents as a whole, he acknowledged that many are valuable partners while recognizing that others push negotiations to extremes. His point is that clubs ultimately retain the power to walk away if a deal no longer makes financial or sporting sense.
That philosophy has become increasingly important as the market continues to inflate. Bayern Munich has built its reputation on competing with Europe's biggest spenders while remaining financially responsible, and Eberl's comments suggest that approach is not changing. The club is willing to invest when it sees value, but it also recognizes that not every transfer is worth completing at any cost.
#market #bayern
"The sums of money involved today are, of course, sometimes very high, and one could certainly say that the role of agents has perhaps become too large. I've already been part of commissions that tried to give the whole business a certain form, a framework, but in a free market economy, that's not so easy to implement. It's a very complex topic, we all know that," Eberl told Sport1's Stefan ****** berger (as captured by iMiaSanMia). "You have to weigh things up carefully and then say "no" when the demands are disproportionate. Of course, there are also many good agents you can work with, but also some who are somewhat more radical and ruthless. But as I said: as a club, you can always decide for yourself whether you want to do things or not."
Eberl's comments reflect one of the biggest challenges facing elite clubs today. Building a top squad is no longer just about identifying talented players. Clubs must also navigate complicated negotiations involving salaries, signing bonuses, agent commissions, and a growing list of financial considerations that can dramatically alter the cost of a transfer.
What stands out most is Eberl's emphasis on discipline. Rather than criticizing agents as a whole, he acknowledged that many are valuable partners while recognizing that others push negotiations to extremes. His point is that clubs ultimately retain the power to walk away if a deal no longer makes financial or sporting sense.
That philosophy has become increasingly important as the market continues to inflate. Bayern Munich has built its reputation on competing with Europe's biggest spenders while remaining financially responsible, and Eberl's comments suggest that approach is not changing. The club is willing to invest when it sees value, but it also recognizes that not every transfer is worth completing at any cost.
#market #bayern
4 months ago
After Bayern Munich activated a buyback clause to re-sign Noel Aseko from Hannover 96, the central midfielder is now seemingly leaving the club again.
According to Sport1, Bayern have agreed to sell the 20-year-old to Eintracht Frankfurt for a fee in the region of €10-12 million.
Aseko is expected to sign a contract with Frankfurt until 2030, with an option to extend it by a further year.
The Germany U21 international will be hoping the move to Eintracht can provide him with more regular playing time than he would have been able to find at Bayern.
Aseko impressed in the 2. Bundesliga last season, scoring three goals and providing six ******* ists in 32 appearances for Hannover 96.
According to Sport1, Bayern have agreed to sell the 20-year-old to Eintracht Frankfurt for a fee in the region of €10-12 million.
Aseko is expected to sign a contract with Frankfurt until 2030, with an option to extend it by a further year.
The Germany U21 international will be hoping the move to Eintracht can provide him with more regular playing time than he would have been able to find at Bayern.
Aseko impressed in the 2. Bundesliga last season, scoring three goals and providing six ******* ists in 32 appearances for Hannover 96.
4 months ago
Germany’s 1-1 (3-4) loss on penalties to Paraguay shook Germany to its core. After a sluggish performance over 120 minutes against the massive underdogs, Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade missed their penalties to put Paraguay on the brink of progression. Manuel Neuer kept the last penalty and managed to just about keep Germany in the contest past the first five penalties, but it was clear the Germans had no idea who should take the next one. There was a round of discussion with multiple people refusing to take the pressure kick before center back Jonathan Tah shouldered responsibility and walked up to the penalty spot.
Unfortunately, the 30-year-old blazed the ball over the bar.
This tilted the shootout back in Paraguay’s favor and the next Paraguayan penalty taker, José Canales, did not let the opportunity go by, burying the ball in the top of the net to see Group D’s third placed team complete the miraculous upset.
After the match, Tah took full responsibility for the miss but also refused to stay down about it.
“To be honest, I felt good,” the Bayern Munich player told Sport1 (as captured by iMiaSanMia). “I wasn’t extremely nervous, which is what I actually thought I would be, but I didn’t hit it well. I would take one again next time. I think it’s important to take responsibility in difficult moments. That was something I specifically resolved to do for this tournament: to take responsibility – and that’s why I did it in that moment.”
Unfortunately, the 30-year-old blazed the ball over the bar.
This tilted the shootout back in Paraguay’s favor and the next Paraguayan penalty taker, José Canales, did not let the opportunity go by, burying the ball in the top of the net to see Group D’s third placed team complete the miraculous upset.
After the match, Tah took full responsibility for the miss but also refused to stay down about it.
“To be honest, I felt good,” the Bayern Munich player told Sport1 (as captured by iMiaSanMia). “I wasn’t extremely nervous, which is what I actually thought I would be, but I didn’t hit it well. I would take one again next time. I think it’s important to take responsibility in difficult moments. That was something I specifically resolved to do for this tournament: to take responsibility – and that’s why I did it in that moment.”
4 months ago
Recent rumors linking Bayern Munich to Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha appear to be wide of the mark. The German record champions are reportedly happy with the current group and Nmecha would be too expensive anyway, according to a report from Sport1 journalist Stefan ****** berger, as captured by iMiaSanMia:
Bayern believe they’re well-equipped in the central midfield area. Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlović are still planned as the starting double pivot next season. Tom Bischof will be used more often as a backup in the position. In addition, Noël Aséko has ‘influential supporters’ within the club who want him to be a squad player and get appearances as another midfield backup. Bayern want to continue with the strategy of having a small squad, which allows young players to get their chance and prove themselves. The recent links to Felix Nmecha are questionable. The German international is not for sale unless a nine-figure offer were to come in, which is beyond Bayern’s reach. In addition, BVB’s management would prefer to sell abroad [StefanKumberger, SPORT1]
This is good — Bayern probably should not be trying to add positions to spend this summer when it is already investing significant resources in transfers in attack and defense. Moreover, the attacker, Ismael Saibari, is slated to play centrally when Bayern also has a short-term need for reinforcements at wing. And the defender, left-back Nathaniel Brown, will provide cover and competition for Alphonso Davies at left-back while the Bavarians mull their next big center-back signing, which is probably also due next summer at the latest.
Nmecha is having himself a great World Cup and that is going to raise his stock. If there is not a huge need right now, why not see how things shake out with the younger players? Bischof’s future is extremely bright and Aséko might just serve the club better by being the next showcase of academy-to-first team success than by finding a move elsewhere. There is too little clarity right now on what type of midfielder Bayern would need to add to this mix, so if a player already on the roster can do the job — why not? Then hit the market, if necessary, once the need crystallizes.
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Bayern believe they’re well-equipped in the central midfield area. Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlović are still planned as the starting double pivot next season. Tom Bischof will be used more often as a backup in the position. In addition, Noël Aséko has ‘influential supporters’ within the club who want him to be a squad player and get appearances as another midfield backup. Bayern want to continue with the strategy of having a small squad, which allows young players to get their chance and prove themselves. The recent links to Felix Nmecha are questionable. The German international is not for sale unless a nine-figure offer were to come in, which is beyond Bayern’s reach. In addition, BVB’s management would prefer to sell abroad [StefanKumberger, SPORT1]
This is good — Bayern probably should not be trying to add positions to spend this summer when it is already investing significant resources in transfers in attack and defense. Moreover, the attacker, Ismael Saibari, is slated to play centrally when Bayern also has a short-term need for reinforcements at wing. And the defender, left-back Nathaniel Brown, will provide cover and competition for Alphonso Davies at left-back while the Bavarians mull their next big center-back signing, which is probably also due next summer at the latest.
Nmecha is having himself a great World Cup and that is going to raise his stock. If there is not a huge need right now, why not see how things shake out with the younger players? Bischof’s future is extremely bright and Aséko might just serve the club better by being the next showcase of academy-to-first team success than by finding a move elsewhere. There is too little clarity right now on what type of midfielder Bayern would need to add to this mix, so if a player already on the roster can do the job — why not? Then hit the market, if necessary, once the need crystallizes.
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