Eintracht Frankfurt sign Brazilian defender Otávio on long-term deal
Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of 20-year-old Brazilian centre-back Otávio from CF Estrela Amadora on a contract running until June 2031.
Schalke fail with maximum Leite offer but secure Wöber
FC Schalke 04 reportedly offered Diogo Leite their highest possible salary to secure the free agent, but the defender opted for a move to Spain instead. The Bundesliga newcomers have signed Maximilian Wöber from Leeds United as an alternative.
Kicker Publishes Summer 2026 Bundesliga Attacking Midfielder Rankings
German football magazine Kicker has released its summer 2026 player rankings, assessing performances from the second half of the 2025/26 season. RB Leipzig’s Christoph Baumgartner placed fourth, while Borussia Dortmund’s Maximilian Beier claimed 11th position among attacking midfielders.
Werder Bremen confirm contract talks with Romano Schmid
Werder Bremen have confirmed they are in discussions with Romano Schmid over a new contract as the Austria international enters the final year of his current deal.
Borussia Dortmund agree €32m deal for Genk wonderkid Karetsas
Borussia Dortmund have reached a verbal agreement to sign 18-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas from Genk for €32m. The Greece international is expected to undergo a medical before signing a contract until 2031.
Guirassy fifth, Demirović seventh in Kicker’s Bundesliga striker rankings
Kicker magazine has published its summer Bundesliga player rankings, placing Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy fifth and VfB Stuttgart’s Ermedin Demirović seventh among strikers.
Hannover reject Paderborn’s record €2.5m bid for Yokota
SC Paderborn have had a club-record €2.5 million bid for Japanese winger Daisuke Yokota rejected by Hannover 96, with the Bundesliga newcomers yet to break their transfer fee record.
Bayern Munich sign Greek defender Karandrikas for U19 setup
Bayern Munich have completed the signing of 17-year-old Greek centre-back Konstantinos Karandrikas from Atromitos Athens. The teenager has signed a long-term contract and will begin his career with the German giants in their U19 squad.
Leverkusen loan new signing Erlein to Energie Cottbus
Bayer Leverkusen have sent Germany U19 international Luca Erlein on loan to Energie Cottbus for the 2026/27 season, days after signing him from TSG Hoffenheim.
Stuttgart CEO mocks Bayern with ‘butter pretzel’ jibe at AGM
VfB Stuttgart chief executive Alexander Wehrle has publicly ridiculed FC Bayern Munich’s transfer approach for Nick Woltemade, describing their offer as little more than “a butter pretzel” during the club’s general meeting.