Transfer News

Veteran striker Florian Niederlechner has committed to TSV 1860 Munich for another year, rejecting interest from SV Austria Salzburg to help the club’s rebuild in the Regionalliga Bayern.

The 28-year-old striker departs relegated Fortuna Düsseldorf to remain in Germany’s second tier. Iyoha brings 203 appearances of 2.Bundesliga experience to Saxony-Anhalt.

London City Lionesses have signed stars including Alexia Putellas and Mary Earps despite recording a £10.6m loss on revenue of just £902,000. The club will not face sanctions this season, but strict WSL financial rules bite from 2026-27.

Paolo Maldini will serve as Italy’s technical director alongside advisor Leonardo as the federation searches for a new coach following a third consecutive World Cup absence.

Alessandro Costacurta has hailed Paolo Maldini’s appointment as Italy technical director as more crucial than selecting the new national team coach.