Mainz Secure Eric Martel Signing from Köln on Free Transfer
FSV Mainz 05 have completed the free transfer of defensive midfielder Eric Martel from 1.FC Köln, adding a versatile player with extensive Bundesliga experience to their squad.
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Bayern Munich Cancel Marienplatz Celebrations for Potential DFB-Pokal Triumph
Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer confirms there will be no victory parade at Marienplatz if the club wins the German Cup final against VfB Stuttgart this weekend.
Eric Martel Joins Mainz 05 from Köln, Rejects Wolfsburg Approach
Eric Martel will leave 1. FC Köln this summer and has chosen to sign for 1. FSV Mainz 05 on a free transfer, turning down interest from VfL Wolfsburg.
Bundesliga Dominates as Rangnick Names Austria’s 2026 World Cup Squad
Ralf Rangnick has named his 26-man Austria squad for the 2026 World Cup, with over half of the players currently starring in the German Bundesliga.
Ivory Coast Star Yan Diomande Crowned Bundesliga Rookie of the Season
RB Leipzig teenager Yan Diomande has won the Bundesliga Rookie of the Season award for 2025-26 after an outstanding debut campaign that saw him score 12 goals in 33 matches.
Gregor Kobel Equals Roman Weidenfeller’s Borussia Dortmund Clean Sheet Record
Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has equalled Borussia Dortmund’s club record for clean sheets in a single Bundesliga season, matching the benchmark set by legendary keeper Roman Weidenfeller.
Glasner Emerges as Frontrunner for Bayer Leverkusen Manager Role
Bayer 04 Leverkusen are close to naming Oliver Glasner as their new manager. The Bundesliga club wants to finalize the appointment before June after considering several candidates.
Eric Martel Confirms Summer Exit from 1. FC Köln on Free Transfer
1. FC Köln have confirmed that midfielder Eric Martel will leave the club on a free transfer this summer after rejecting a contract extension offer following four years of service.
Bundesliga Team of the Week: Matchday 34 Stars Shine on Final Day
Rune Gjerulff selects his Bundesliga Team of the Week from the final matchday of the 2025/26 season, featuring hat-trick heroes, clean sheets, and dominant midfield displays in a 4-4-2 formation.
Werder Bremen Set to Secure Arsenal Loanee Hein in €3m Permanent Transfer
Werder Bremen are closing in on a permanent deal to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Karl Hein as the Bundesliga club prepares to sell current first-choice Mio Backhaus.