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1. FC Nuremberg has signed defender Robin Knoche, who has experience in the Champions League. The 32-year-old comes from 1. FC Union Berlin on a free transfer. Knoche has played 306 games in the Bundesliga alone, as well as five in the Champions League.
He moved from VfL Wolfsburg to the capital in the summer of 2020 and became the head of defense. In the course of the past season, however, Knoche lost his regular place to winter newcomer Kevin Vogt. “We are very proud and at the same time happy that Robin has chosen Nuremberg despite other offers from the Bundesliga. His footballing skills are undisputed, he has experience in the Bundesliga as well as in international competitions,” explained Nuremberg’s sporting director Joti Chatzialexiou.
Knoche himself said about his new start in Nuremberg: “The people in charge tried very hard for me, the discussions were characterized by great mutual appreciation from the beginning. I made a conscious decision to take this step, that is my credo when changing clubs.”
Deadlock ended – Guirassy moves from VfB to Dortmund
Following captain Waldemar Anton, striker Serhou Guirassy is also moving from VfB Stuttgart to Borussia Dortmund within the Bundesliga. The transfer is complete after days of uncertainty, with the Guinean national striker signing a contract with BVB until June 30, 2028. Guirassy is moving thanks to an exit clause worth a reported 18 million euros.
Striker Serhou Guirassy is moving to Borussia Dortmund after almost two years at VfB Stuttgart.
Source: Tom Weller/dpa
“I had the best two years of my career here,” said the 28-year-old in a statement from VfB. On social media, he thanked the Stuttgart fans for their support and described the decision to leave the club as “probably the hardest” of his career so far.
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A failed medical check last week had delayed BVB’s agreement with Guirassy. A further examination showed that the attacker’s injured knee does not require surgery. According to the doctors’ assessments, he will probably be fit to play this summer after an individual rehabilitation program, Borussia announced.
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Manchester Holt Supertalent Yoro
Manchester United has signed French defender Leny Yoro. Yoro comes from OSC Lille and has a contract until 2029 with the option to extend for a further year. According to media reports, the English record champions are spending a total of 70 million euros on the 18-year-old. Yoro was a regular player for Lille last season.
Mega offer for Simons?
FC Bayern are apparently serious about their efforts to sign Xavi Simons. According to information from the French sports newspaper “L’Equipe”, the Munich team have made an offer for the Paris St. Germain attacker. The Dutch international was loaned to RB Leipzig last season.
According to “L’Equipe”, Bayern are prepared to agree to a loan deal until the summer of 2025, with an obligation to buy afterward. The transfer fee is said to be 90 million euros. The most expensive transfer in Bayern’s club history is Harry Kane, whose signing cost 95 million euros.
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Xavi’s contract in Paris runs until 2027, and he told PSG officials before the European Championship that he did not want to return to Paris. “Xavi Simons played a very good European Championship and had a great Bundesliga season with Leipzig last year,” said Bayern’s sporting director Christoph Freund. “He will have a really good career at the highest level. He has everything, including mentality and character. But there is nothing more to say.”
Attacker Terrier to move to Bayer Leverkusen
According to media reports, Bayer Leverkusen is about to sign Martin Terrier. The attacker, who is contractually bound to French first division club Stade Rennes until 2026, is said to be moving to the German champions for around 20 million euros and is already in Leverkusen for a medical check. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
The 27-year-old Frenchman, who has played for Lille, Strasbourg, Lyon and Rennes, has scored 60 goals in just over 200 first division matches and is considered to be a strong dribbler and finisher. He can be used on the left offensive side, as a hanging striker or in central attack. Terrier would be the second professional to move from Rennes to the factory club this summer after defensive all-rounder Jeanuel Belocian. Another new signing is midfielder Aleix Garcia from Spanish club FC Girona.
Löw is said to be interested in a national coach job in England
Joachim Löw has been out of a job for some time now. Now the vacant position of England national coach is said to have aroused the interest of the 64-year-old. However, there is a reservation from the English side when it comes to applying.
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Exit clause of national player Führich apparently expired
According to “Kicker”, the exit clause of national player Chris Führich at VfB Stuttgart has expired. Accordingly, the winger can no longer be bought out of his contract, which is valid until 2028, for the transfer fee of around 22 million euros. Should a club want to sign the European Championship participant, the transfer fee would now be freely negotiable again.
In addition to FC Bayern and Borussia Dortmund, clubs from abroad are also said to have been interested in Führich. However, the rumours about the 26-year-old have not been made concrete. Stuttgart’s sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth now expects the offensive player to stay.
Chris Führich was part of the German European Championship squad
Source: Getty Images/Alexander Hassenstein
After a strong previous season, which ultimately led to the team finishing runner-up, VfB has already lost captain Waldemar Anton and defender Hiroki Ito due to exit clauses. Goalscorer Serhou Guirassy is close to moving to Dortmund – also due to a clause.
Flick brings Thiago to Barcelona as assistant coach
Hansi Flick will now be supported by Thiago Alcántara at FC Barcelona. The former FC Bayern professional will be part of Flick’s coaching team in the coming weeks, the Catalans announced. The 33-year-old will spend the entire summer with the team and will also travel with them on a preparation tour to the USA. Flick and Thiago had already worked together at FC Bayern. The former midfielder recently ended his playing career.
Dortmund’s chances of signing Sancho are dwindling to a minimum
The turnaround in the personnel affair comes as quite a surprise: Jadon Sancho has been rehabilitated at Manchester United. Coach Erik ten Hag has officially announced that the disputes between him and the 24-year-old star are a thing of the past.
The highly talented attacker is to be given a second chance at the club to establish himself in the long term. Sancho had already taken part in ManU’s team training last Friday. “We have drawn a line under it,” the Dutchman told the “Manchester Evening News” regarding the often differing views between him and Sancho.
Dispute ended: Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag (r.)
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In recent months, the gap between coach and professional was seen as unbridgeable – which is why the Red Devils loaned Sancho to Borussia Dortmund in the winter. But now there has been a turnaround, because “Manchester United needs good players and Jadon is a good player,” as the Dutchman explained. This means that BVB, who had at least had little hope of convincing Sancho to sign him again, will almost certainly come away empty-handed.
England would wait for Guardiola
Following the resignation of Gareth Southgate, star coach Pep Guardiola is also being discussed as a possible national coach of England. According to a report in the “Independent”, the association would even consider waiting a year for the head coach of Manchester City in such a case. Guardiola still has a contract with the English champions until summer 2025 and could be free after that.
“The Football Association is considering the idea of appointing an interim coach to bring in Pep Guardiola next year,” the newspaper wrote. Although this is not the first option, it could become a realistic solution given the class and CV of the 53-year-old Catalan. The next major event for the Three Lions is the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
The favourite to succeed Southgate, who announced his departure after almost eight years following the 1-2 defeat in the European Championship final against Spain, is Eddie Howe, who is currently employed at Newcastle United. The names Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel have also been mentioned.
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