Mainz 05 Maintain Perfect Pre-Season with 3-0 Win Over Holstein Kiel
Mainz 05 continued their strong pre-season form, defeating Holstein Kiel 3-0. New signing Ransford Königsdörffer scored his first goal for the club.
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Roma Enter Talks with Bologna for Santiago Castro After Tresoldi Bid Rejected
Roma have opened direct negotiations with Bologna over a potential deal for striker Santiago Castro, pivoting from their failed €35m approach for Club Brugge forward Niccolo Tresoldi.
Inter Agree Contract Extensions for Bisseck and Esposito Until 2031
Inter Milan have secured agreements to extend the contracts of defender Yann Bisseck and forward Francesco Pio Esposito until 2031, offering stability after a difficult summer transfer window.
Bayern Munich confirm Sacha Boey will leave club this summer
Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has confirmed defender Sacha Boey will depart the German champions this summer, with both permanent and loan exits under consideration.
Bayern Track Georgian Teen Tornike Kvaratskhelia Under FIFA Age Rules
Bayern Munich are monitoring Dinamo Tbilisi winger Tornike Kvaratskhelia, but FIFA regulations prevent them from signing the 16-year-old Georgian until he turns 18.
Stuttgart rule out goalkeeper signing despite Seimen injury absence
VfB Stuttgart will not sign a replacement goalkeeper despite losing Dennis Seimen to injury until at least September. Manager Sebastian Hoeneß has expressed confidence in Fabian Bredlow and the current goalkeeping options.
Scans ease Gila injury fears after Milan’s Celtic draw
Tests have confirmed that new AC Milan defender Mario Gila avoided serious injury after being forced off during Saturday’s 2-2 pre-season draw with Celtic in Glasgow.
Bayern chief insists Olise will stay despite Real Madrid interest
Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has dismissed speculation linking Michael Olise with a move to Real Madrid, confirming the winger will play an ‘important role’ next season.
Miretti free-kick secures 1-0 Juventus win over Standard Liege
Fabio Miretti’s second-half free-kick gave Juventus a 1-0 pre-season victory over Standard Liege in Belgium. The Bianconeri fielded a depleted squad missing several World Cup stars, with teenager Arman Durmisi leading the line.
Bayern Munich stunned by Wehen Wiesbaden in pre-season opener
Bayern Munich began their pre-season campaign with a surprise 2-1 defeat to 3. Liga side Wehen Wiesbaden, though midfielder Tom Bischof believes the performance showed promise despite the result.