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Ter Stegen absent as Barça captain due to disciplinary reasons
Marc-André ter Stegen is temporarily no longer the first captain of Barcelona. The Catalan club reports that the 33-year-old German goalkeeper has been stripped of the armband for disciplinary reasons, which is most likely related to disagreements over the duration of his injury.
Karl and the Minutes Guarantee: Bayern’s plan for the top talent
He is only 17 years old and is considered a highly gifted footballer: Lennart Karl is not only expected to extend his contract with FC Bayern soon but is also set to be given a real opportunity in the first team as a backup for Michael Olise.
Hato sparks division after Chelsea debut against Bayer Leverkusen
Jorrel Hato has received mixed reviews from the British press for his first minutes with Chelsea. The nineteen-year-old defender, who joined from Ajax last week for around 44 million euros, made his debut on Friday in the friendly against Bayer Leverkusen (2-0 win).
Homework for Ten Hag: Leverkusen outplayed against Chelsea and Hato
Bayer Leverkusen are not yet ready for the start of the Bundesliga. Erik ten Hag’s side were given plenty of homework in their visit to Chelsea (2-0). Jorrel Hato came on as a substitute for the London side.
Liverpool want another forward and are trying to lure a European champion away from PSG
Liverpool are reportedly targeting PSG winger Rayan Barcola after setbacks in their pursuit of Alexander Isak and Rodrygo. With Núñez and Jota leaving, and Barcola’s role at PSG declining, the 22-year-old could be the perfect addition to the Reds’ reshaped attack.
Alejandro Garnacho agrees personal terms with Chelsea
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Alejandro Garnacho, who has rejected offers from Italy, Germany, and Saudi Arabia to join the Blues. Talks with Manchester United continue, while Chelsea also target Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.
Setback for Guardiola: Rodri sidelined again with injury and to miss season start
Manchester City will have to do without Rodri for the time being. Pep Guardiola confirmed that the midfielder has suffered a ‘serious injury’ during the Club World Cup.
Slot dodges Isak questions but hints at more Liverpool firepower
It very much looks like Liverpool are not done in the transfer market yet. Arne Slot didn’t want to say too much about a possible impending move for Alexander Isak but did stress that the Reds are keeping an eye on their opportunities in the market.
Como splashes the cash again: Morata signs with friend Fàbregas
Como are set to announce their eleventh summer signing in the very near future. According to all leading Italian media, Álvaro Morata will become the new attacking leader of Cesc Fàbregas’ team.
Ballon d'Or: Nine PSG players and Wirtz on the shortlist
Who will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or? France Football released the list of nominees on Thursday. Florian Wirtz is among them and thanks to the numerous trophies won, other German players can also hope for a chance.