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Bundesliga residence opener we hope to cherish

by Soccer-News August 8, 2025

GAK forward on Saturday night

The Bundesliga is again in Salzburg for the brand new season – and that must be trigger for celebration. This Saturday, 9 August 2025, there shall be a vibrant programme of occasions for younger and previous alike, beginning at 16:30 CEST as a part of our official Bundesliga season-opening celebration. The intense enterprise begins at 19:30 when our Pink Bulls tackle GAK and the factors are up for grabs. It is clear that we won’t be happy with our newest outcomes and, after final week’s 2-2 attract Ried, we now must take all three factors at residence.

GAK’s Bundesliga opening consequence was similar to ours. Of their league opener at residence, the Styrians held Austria Vienna to a 2-2 draw after the Violets equalised late within the recreation. Nonetheless, this was preceded by a bitter cup exit within the first spherical in opposition to FC Dornbirn – whom we face within the subsequent spherical – making for a lower than splendid begin to the brand new season.

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After GAK flirted with relegation final season, there have been adjustments to teach Ferdinand Feldhofer’s squad over the summer season. Tobias Koch was introduced in from Klagenfurt to Graz. Alexander Hofleitner from Kapfenberg and Ludwig Vraa from Bröndby IF are additionally strengthening the staff, whereas Tim Paumgartner made the transfer from FC Liefering to the highest flight. Amongst those that have left the membership are Kevin-Prince Milla (FK Dukla Prague), Milos Jovicic and Laszlo Kleinheisler (each finish of contract).

The Pink Jackets will need to make life tough for us with a troublesome struggle, however we have to stand as much as that in entrance of our residence crowd. Tickets for the Bundesliga season opener can be found . Particulars concerning the season-opening celebration, together with the Stiegl beer barometer and extra, could be present in our match day info article.

The My RBS Prediction Sport is again!

The brand new ADMIRAL Bundesliga season sees the My RBS Prediction Sport return! You’ll be able to compete with mates and different followers each week to win nice prizes – and participating is completely free! Merely regster under, if you have not but, and enter your suggestions for the subsequent matchday.

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Not out there for the match are Takumu Kawamura (knee), Karim Konate (knee), John Mellberg (knee), Karim Onisiwo (thigh), Valentin Sulzbacher (thigh) and Christian Zawieschitzky (calf).

Frans Krätzig is suspended.

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GAK are a staff that play with a again three that tries to play expansive soccer with a 3-4-3 system. For us, it is the primary residence recreation on this yr’s Bundesliga. We began with an excellent efficiency in Ried, however with too few factors. So it is clear that we need to play nicely, however we additionally completely need to get three factors in opposition to GAK. We now solely have two days till the sport in opposition to GAK. However that is what we would like, as everybody needs to play a number of matches. This performs a job in our planning, after all, and we now have to take the packed fixture checklist under consideration, which is why there’ll most likely be 4 or 5 adjustments on Saturday.

Thomas Letsch

It feels good to me that we now have the subsequent process forward of us in a short time and haven’t got to consider it for lengthy. I am already actually wanting ahead to the primary residence recreation within the Bundesliga. We positively need to begin with a win at residence and take that optimistic feeling into the subsequent video games. It actually will not be a stroll within the park in opposition to GAK. That is why we have to recuperate nicely, put together as finest we will with an excellent ultimate coaching session after which tackle GAK with depth and freshness.

Stefan Lainer

Previous ten matches in opposition to GAK

02.11.2024 FC Pink Bull Salzburg 0–0 GAK 1902

02.08.2024 GAK 1902 2–3 FC Pink Bull Salzburg (H/T:2-3)

05.05.2007 GAK 1902 0–0 FC Pink Bull Salzburg

04.02.2007 FC Pink Bull Salzburg 2–1 GAK 1902 (0-1)

09.10.2006 GAK 1902 0–2 FC Pink Bull Salzburg (0-1)

05.08.2006 FC Pink Bull Salzburg 4–1 GAK 1902 (2-0)

02.04.2006 FC Pink Bull Salzburg 5–0 GAK 1902 (4-0)

20.11.2005 GAK 1902 3–1 FC Pink Bull Salzburg (2-1)

01.09.2005 FC Pink Bull Salzburg 1–0 GAK 1902 (1-0)

02.07.2005 GAK 1902 3–1 FC Pink Bull Salzburg (1-1)

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Bundesliga house opener we hope to cherish

by Soccer-News August 8, 2025

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GAK forward on Saturday night

The Bundesliga is again in Salzburg for the brand new season – and that must be trigger for celebration. This Saturday, 9 August 2025, there will likely be a vibrant programme of occasions for younger and previous alike, beginning at 16:30 CEST as a part of our official Bundesliga season-opening celebration. The intense enterprise begins at 19:30 when our Purple Bulls tackle GAK and the factors are up for grabs. It is clear that we won’t be glad with our newest outcomes and, after final week’s 2-2 attract Ried, we now must take all three factors at house.

GAK’s Bundesliga opening consequence was equivalent to ours. Of their league opener at house, the Styrians held Austria Vienna to a 2-2 draw after the Violets equalised late within the sport. Nevertheless, this was preceded by a bitter cup exit within the first spherical in opposition to FC Dornbirn – whom we face within the subsequent spherical – making for a lower than best begin to the brand new season.

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After GAK flirted with relegation final season, there have been adjustments to teach Ferdinand Feldhofer’s squad over the summer time. Tobias Koch was introduced in from Klagenfurt to Graz. Alexander Hofleitner from Kapfenberg and Ludwig Vraa from Bröndby IF are additionally strengthening the group, whereas Tim Paumgartner made the transfer from FC Liefering to the highest flight. Amongst those that have left the membership are Kevin-Prince Milla (FK Dukla Prague), Milos Jovicic and Laszlo Kleinheisler (each finish of contract).

The Purple Jackets will need to make life tough for us with a tricky battle, however we have to stand as much as that in entrance of our house crowd. Tickets for the Bundesliga season opener can be found . Particulars concerning the season-opening celebration, together with the Stiegl beer barometer and extra, may be present in our match day info article.

The My RBS Prediction Recreation is again!

The brand new ADMIRAL Bundesliga season sees the My RBS Prediction Recreation return! You may compete with buddies and different followers each week to win nice prizes – and collaborating is completely free! Merely regster under, if you have not but, and enter your suggestions for the following matchday.

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Damage information

Not out there for the match are Takumu Kawamura (knee), Karim Konate (knee), John Mellberg (knee), Karim Onisiwo (thigh), Valentin Sulzbacher (thigh) and Christian Zawieschitzky (calf).

Frans Krätzig is suspended.

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GAK are a group that play with a again three that tries to play expansive soccer with a 3-4-3 system. For us, it is the primary house sport on this yr’s Bundesliga. We began with a superb efficiency in Ried, however with too few factors. So it is clear that we need to play nicely, however we additionally completely need to get three factors in opposition to GAK. We now solely have two days till the sport in opposition to GAK. However that is what we would like, as everybody desires to play a lot of matches. This performs a task in our planning, in fact, and we now have to take the packed fixture listing under consideration, which is why there’ll in all probability be 4 or 5 adjustments on Saturday.

Thomas Letsch

It feels good to me that we now have the following job forward of us in a short time and haven’t got to consider it for lengthy. I am already actually trying ahead to the primary house sport within the Bundesliga. We positively need to begin with a win at house and take that constructive feeling into the following video games. It actually will not be a stroll within the park in opposition to GAK. That is why we have to recuperate nicely, put together as greatest we are able to with a superb ultimate coaching session after which tackle GAK with depth and freshness.

Stefan Lainer

Previous ten matches in opposition to GAK

02.11.2024 FC Purple Bull Salzburg 0–0 GAK 1902

02.08.2024 GAK 1902 2–3 FC Purple Bull Salzburg (H/T:2-3)

05.05.2007 GAK 1902 0–0 FC Purple Bull Salzburg

04.02.2007 FC Purple Bull Salzburg 2–1 GAK 1902 (0-1)

09.10.2006 GAK 1902 0–2 FC Purple Bull Salzburg (0-1)

05.08.2006 FC Purple Bull Salzburg 4–1 GAK 1902 (2-0)

02.04.2006 FC Purple Bull Salzburg 5–0 GAK 1902 (4-0)

20.11.2005 GAK 1902 3–1 FC Purple Bull Salzburg (2-1)

01.09.2005 FC Purple Bull Salzburg 1–0 GAK 1902 (1-0)

02.07.2005 GAK 1902 3–1 FC Purple Bull Salzburg (1-1)

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Matchday data for Saturday: Bundesliga dwelling opener & extra

by Soccer-News August 8, 2025

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All the pieces value realizing about coming to the stadium v GAK

Our first dwelling recreation of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season is developing this Saturday 9 August at 19:30 CEST as we host GAK at our Crimson Bull Enviornment. To kick off the brand new season in model, our Bundesliga season-opening celebration will happen from 16:30 at the west forecourt. Particulars on that and all the opposite details about visiting the stadium may be discovered right here!

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Across the stadium

BL season-opening celebration

There might be an in depth aspect programme of occasions across the Crimson Bull Enviornment beginning at 16:30 – as the beginning of the brand new season deserves to be celebrated in model! No matter your age, whether or not you’re a season ticket holder or not – all our followers are welcome to hitch us for our Bundesliga season-opening celebration on the west forecourt!

All this awaits you:

850 litres of free beer from the Stiegl beer barometer for 2024/25 might be handed out.

Guard of honour to greet our staff when the bus arrives.

Unique competitors with the possibility to win a framed match-worn Kjaergaard jersey from the Membership World Cup.

A number of meals vehicles for refreshments and a DJ to create the appropriate environment.

Autograph session with Frans Krätzig, Valentin Sulzbacher and Bullidibumm approx. 60 minutes earlier than kick-off.

Tickets

Tickets for the conflict can be found from our on-line Ticket Store on open sale.

Safe your season ticket now and expertise our dwelling video games on the completely finest worth! For the 2025/26 season, season tickets will not be saved instantly within the FC RBS app however should be loaded individually into your cell pockets. Not capable of make it on the final minute? After all, as all the time, you’ll be able to share your bought tickets with buddies, household, or acquaintances.

See how our digital ticketing works in 2025/26 within the following video:

Ticket Information Factors on the West and East sides are to open for you from 16:30 to assist with any issues or points with digital tickets. Please word that the Ticket Information Level East is now situated in Tower L close to the Bullshop. The Ticketing & Service Middle staff can even be there for you from 09:00 till 16:30 in addition to for half-hour after the ultimate whistle.

Journey

As all the time, we advocate taking advantage of the (free) public transport providing!

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BY CAR/SHUTTLE The stadium automotive park opens from 07:00 however tends to replenish properly forward of kick-off time. From 17:30 our FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE will function from the free automotive park on the Designer Outlet Middle (P1 solely) in addition to Hanuschplatz within the metropolis centre. The P Messe automotive park will usually NOT be out there for our dwelling matches!

PUBLIC TRANSPORT Together with your match ticket, you’ll be able to journey totally free on native public transport from six hours earlier than kick-off till the final service of the day. That applies to all Salzburger Verkehrsverbund bus and prepare traces (within the federal state of Salzburg together with the 260 hall line in addition to all the Salzburg native prepare community to Ostermiething station) in addition to the S-Bahn line to Freilassing prepare station. Match tickets are additionally legitimate in the identical time interval on the 150 line from Salzburg to Dangerous Ischl, the 140 line from Salzburg to Mondsee, the 156 line from St. Gilgen to Mondsee and the Straßwalchen line to Friedburg. The ÖBB/SVV particular schedue may be discovered HERE.

Across the stadium

The fan park on the west aspect of the stadium is the right place for our followers to satisfy forward of the match to get into the temper. That is open from 16:30 on Saturday. The principle leisure, meals truck and autograph session might be held proper subsequent to it this time as a part of our Bundesliga opening celebration.

The Bullshop on the East Aspect of the Crimson Bull Enviornment opens from 09:00 till kick-off, and once more for 45 minutes after the ultimate whistle.

The stadium is to open 90 minutes earlier than kick-off.

Kiosk providing within the stadium

Please word that fee can solely be made cashlessly on the Crimson Bull Enviornment’s kiosks! All the same old credit score and debit playing cards can be utilized. All the knowledge on Cashless Cost may be discovered HERE.

There’s a €2 deposit on cups. If you wish to donate the deposit, cups may be left by exits and the proceeds donated to the Wings for Life basis.

Handing out of season-ticket holders’ present

Scarves will also be collected on non-matchdays on the Bullshop throughout common opening hours.

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Planning on taking an umbrella, purse or digicam? All the pieces you’re allowed and never allowed on the Crimson Bull Enviornment may be learn right here in our stadium guidelines:

As a family-friendly sports activities floor with a major kids’s and children’ space, smoking is totally forbidden on the Crimson Bull Enviornment. The one exceptions are the designated smoker zones across the stadium exterior.

August 8, 2025 0 comments

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Report: Manchester United agree €76.5m deal for Bundesliga striker

by Soccer-News August 7, 2025

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Benjamin Sesko Chooses Manchester United Over Newcastle in Main Summer season CoupSesko Indicators After Swift Previous Trafford Transfer

Manchester United have pulled off a decisive transfer within the switch market, agreeing a deal in precept with RB Leipzig for 22-year-old striker Benjamin Sesko. As reported by David Ornstein of , the deal is value €76.5million (£66.4m) with €8.5m in add-ons, and Sesko is anticipated to endure medical checks imminently.

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It is a main assertion from United, who moved shortly and effectively to beat Premier League rivals Newcastle United to the Slovenian’s signature. Regardless of Newcastle having Champions League soccer on supply this season, Sesko has opted for the Previous Trafford mission — a call that has despatched a buzz round Manchester.

“Manchester United have reached an settlement in precept with RB Leipzig for the signing of striker Benjamin Sesko.”

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Decisive Deal-Making Outmanoeuvres Rivals

United’s technique paid off. Newcastle made the primary severe transfer, tabling a proposal value €75m and €5m in bonuses, later rising it to €82.5m plus €2.5m in add-ons. Nevertheless, regardless of Leipzig accepting that proposal, it was clear that Sesko had his coronary heart set on United.

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“The Previous Trafford membership then finalised the operation in a comparatively clean and quick method.”

United’s last package deal – a barely decrease assured charge than Newcastle – seems to have been sufficient to persuade Leipzig, notably given the ahead’s choice.

A Pure Finisher with Rising Potential

Sesko’s purpose report speaks volumes: 21 objectives in all competitions final season, and 39 objectives and eight assists in 87 appearances since becoming a member of Leipzig from sister membership Crimson Bull Salzburg in 2023. At 22, his bodily profile, technical ability, and scientific edge make him a super addition to United’s ahead line.

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Reinforcing the Entrance Line

Sesko joins a reshaped United assault already bolstered by Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, because the membership seems to supply extra firepower and tactical flexibility underneath their evolving construction.

“Newcastle supplied Champions League soccer… nevertheless it turned clear Sesko was leaning in direction of their Premier League rivals.”

With a confirmed Bundesliga pedigree and Champions League expertise, Sesko could possibly be the striker to guide United’s frontline for years to come back.

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This transfer feels each vital and symbolic. Beating Newcastle — a facet many now take into account a severe rival by way of ambition and European aspirations — to considered one of Europe’s most coveted younger strikers is a morale-boosting achievement. The truth that Sesko selected United, regardless of Newcastle’s Champions League carrot, means that the membership’s attract and long-term imaginative and prescient nonetheless carry weight.

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Sesko’s arrival enhances the current additions of Cunha and Mbeumo, and suggests a transparent plan to rotate and problem Rasmus Højlund somewhat than depend on him solely. With Sesko’s 6’5″ body, tempo, and direct fashion, he brings a special dimension to the assault — one thing that might show very important towards low blocks and in transition-heavy matches.

Followers can be intrigued to see how the supervisor integrates him, particularly with a probable return to a urgent, vertical method. There’s additionally cautious optimism: the value tag is important, and whereas Sesko’s Bundesliga report is spectacular, the Premier League presents new challenges.

Nonetheless, this looks like a proactive, well-thought-out signing — not only a headline grabber. If United get the perfect out of Sesko, they could lastly have the trendy quantity 9 they’ve lacked since Robin van Persie.

August 7, 2025 0 comments

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Matchday information for Saturday: Bundesliga residence opener & extra

by Soccer-News August 7, 2025

written by Soccer-News

Every part price understanding about coming to the stadium v GAK

Our first residence recreation of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season is arising this Saturday 9 August at 19:30 CEST as we host GAK at our Crimson Bull Area. To kick off the brand new season in fashion, our Bundesliga season-opening celebration will happen from 16:30 at the west forecourt. Particulars on that and all the opposite details about visiting the stadium could be discovered right here!

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Across the stadium

BL season-opening celebration

There might be an in depth aspect programme of occasions across the Crimson Bull Area beginning at 16:30 – as the beginning of the brand new season deserves to be celebrated in fashion! No matter your age, whether or not you’re a season ticket holder or not – all our followers are welcome to affix us for our Bundesliga season-opening celebration on the west forecourt!

All this awaits you:

850 litres of free beer from the Stiegl beer barometer for 2024/25 might be handed out.

Guard of honour to greet our group when the bus arrives.

Unique competitors with the possibility to win a framed match-worn Kjaergaard jersey from the Membership World Cup.

A number of meals vans for refreshments and a DJ to create the correct ambiance.

Autograph session with Frans Krätzig, Valentin Sulzbacher and Bullidibumm approx. 60 minutes earlier than kick-off.

Tickets

Tickets for the conflict can be found from our on-line Ticket Store on open sale.

Safe your season ticket now and expertise our residence video games on the completely greatest worth! For the 2025/26 season, season tickets will not be saved immediately within the FC RBS app however have to be loaded individually into your cell pockets. Not capable of make it on the final minute? In fact, as at all times, you’ll be able to share your bought tickets with buddies, household, or acquaintances.

See how our digital ticketing works in 2025/26 within the following video:

Ticket Data Factors on the West and East sides are to open for you from 16:30 to assist with any issues or points with digital tickets. Please word that the Ticket Data Level East is now positioned in Tower L close to the Bullshop. The Ticketing & Service Heart group will even be there for you from 09:00 till 16:30 in addition to for half-hour after the ultimate whistle.

Journey

As at all times, we suggest benefiting from the (free) public transport providing!

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BY CAR/SHUTTLE The stadium automobile park opens from 07:00 however tends to replenish nicely forward of kick-off time. From 17:30 our FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE will function from the free automobile park on the Designer Outlet Heart (P1 solely) in addition to Hanuschplatz within the metropolis centre. The P Messe automobile park will usually NOT be out there for our residence matches!

PUBLIC TRANSPORT Along with your match ticket, you’ll be able to journey totally free on native public transport from six hours earlier than kick-off till the final service of the day. That applies to all Salzburger Verkehrsverbund bus and practice strains (within the federal state of Salzburg together with the 260 hall line in addition to the whole Salzburg native practice community to Ostermiething station) in addition to the S-Bahn line to Freilassing practice station. Match tickets are additionally legitimate in the identical time interval on the 150 line from Salzburg to Unhealthy Ischl, the 140 line from Salzburg to Mondsee, the 156 line from St. Gilgen to Mondsee and the Straßwalchen line to Friedburg. The ÖBB/SVV particular schedue could be discovered HERE.

Across the stadium

The fan park on the west aspect of the stadium is the proper place for our followers to fulfill forward of the match to get into the temper. That is open from 16:30 on Saturday. The primary leisure, meals truck and autograph session might be held proper subsequent to it this time as a part of our Bundesliga opening social gathering.

The Bullshop on the East Aspect of the Crimson Bull Area opens from 09:00 till kick-off, and once more for 45 minutes after the ultimate whistle.

The stadium is to open 90 minutes earlier than kick-off.

Kiosk providing within the stadium

Please word that cost can solely be made cashlessly on the Crimson Bull Area’s kiosks! All the standard credit score and debit playing cards can be utilized. All the data on Cashless Fee could be discovered HERE.

There’s a €2 deposit on cups. If you wish to donate the deposit, cups could be left by exits and the proceeds donated to the Wings for Life basis.

Handing out of season-ticket holders’ reward

Scarves will also be collected on non-matchdays on the Bullshop throughout common opening hours.

Different

Planning on taking an umbrella, purse or digicam? Every part you’re allowed and never allowed on the Crimson Bull Area could be learn right here in our stadium guidelines:

As a family-friendly sports activities floor with a major kids’s and kids’ space, smoking is completely forbidden on the Crimson Bull Area. The one exceptions are the designated smoker zones across the stadium exterior.

August 7, 2025 0 comments

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Bundesliga professional confirms what Leipzig at the moment are fascinated with Benjamin Sesko after accepting profitable Newcastle proposal

by Soccer-News August 7, 2025

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Representatives from each Manchester United and Newcastle United are in Germany at this time to try to finalise a deal for Benjamin Sesko.

This comes after RB Leipzig, based on , accepted the Magpies’ improved bid for the participant, which is considered within the area of £78.3 million.

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Then again, United’s whole package deal supplied to the Bundesliga outfit is £73.8m, making it a significantly much less profitable deal for Leipzig to pursue. Nevertheless, when it turned public data that , Leipzig had been cornered into prioritising the Crimson Devils’ proposal.

United on cusp of sealing Benjamin Sesko coup

(Photograph by Stuart Franklin/Getty Pictures)

Assuming the 2 golf equipment can hash out an settlement on the monetary phrases of the possible switch, Sesko will turn into a United participant within the coming days, as confirmed by German soccer professional .

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Falk provides that the ‘technical’ 22-year-old has been deemed ‘higher than Erling Haaland’ by his teammates in recent times.

Provided that INEOS are concentrating on him as a direct substitute for the lacklustre Rasmus Hojlund, they’ll have seemingly achieved their analysis and realized that Sesko’s minutes-per-goal statistics trump these of the aspect’s present No.9.

Sesko’s arrival will pave the best way for one Crimson to be offered

The Slovenian worldwide is poised to hitch Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo by means of the doorways at Carrington as Ruben Amorim’s summer time signings so far. They’d type a totally new-look frontline from subsequent season, which is crucial following a marketing campaign wherein United netted solely 44 Premier League objectives in 38 matches.

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In flip, it’s thought – regardless of his public pleas to remain put and combat for a spot below Amorim.

Of these 44 league objectives scored final time period, Hojlund was accountable for simply 4 of them.

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First flop for his membership? Bundesliga signing should ship now

by Soccer-News August 6, 2025

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If there is a membership in Germany at present recognized for wonderful switch coverage, it is Eintracht Frankfurt. Over the previous few years, the Hessian membership has repeatedly proven a golden contact, bringing in gamers like Hugo Ekitiké, Omar Marmoush, Randal Kolo Muani, and William Pacho, who all shattered the league for SGE and have been then offered on for big sums. Costly purchases that did not pan out, then again, have been quite uncommon. Till now.

With Elye Wahi, SGE has, if one can say so after half a season, maybe their first actual concern in a very long time. The Frenchman was introduced in over the past winter switch window for a hefty 26 million euros, making him the second costliest buy in Eintracht’s historical past. Whereas gamers like Ekitiké or RKM have been capable of present inside just a few months that they’re one thing particular, the newcomer from Marseille visibly struggled to convey his qualities to the pitch.

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Final season, he managed simply 494 minutes of play for Frankfurt and did not rating a single level.

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It may be a bit untimely to name him a failed buy after half a season, however the query stays: How can Wahi convey his qualities to bear sooner or later?

The state of affairs is difficult. Toppmöller had SGE taking part in a 3-4-3 in the direction of the top of final season. Alongside the striker, who was nonetheless Hugo Ekitiké final season, the opposite two offensive gamers had loads of freedom to arrange the aim scorer as finest as attainable.

After Omar Marmoush’s departure, Ansgar Knauff more and more grew into this function in the direction of the top of the season and secured the CL with the brand new Liverpool striker. Now that Ekitiké is in England, might Wahi probably step into the function of his French predecessor? Or not?

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There’s an issue. Jonathan Burkardt, SGE’s new signing from Mainz, seems to be higher suited to this function, in line with ‘FBref’ statistics. The DFB nationwide participant was far more environment friendly in entrance of aim. Whereas Burkardt was capable of exceed his “anticipated targets” within the final twelve months, Wahi fell far wanting the targets he ought to have scored. As well as, Frankfurt performed a 4-2-3-1 within the pre-season, with just one striker set. Is the air getting skinny for Wahi?

Not essentially. Though the Frenchman was statistically much less environment friendly than his competitor on the 9, he is aware of precisely the place the aim is. Each by way of anticipated targets and progressive balls that the 22-year-old receives per 90 minutes, he has statistically robust values. He hinted that he may have the ability to flip the balls he will get into targets within the pre-season video games. Within the take a look at matches towards Philadelphia United and Aston Villa, he scored a aim every.

Whereas the competitors isn’t sleeping – Burkardt additionally shone within the pre-season – and can most likely begin the brand new season, Wahi won’t need to compete towards the brand new SGE striker, however towards the system.

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In case you have a look at these he ought to emulate in his improvement, in addition they labored fairly nicely collectively: Marmoush and Ekitiké typically merged into “Hugomar” and even arrange six targets for one another. So earlier than Toppmöller decides towards one among his strikers at first of the season, it may be value contemplating whether or not to resolve towards the four-chain system from the take a look at video games.

However whether or not with Burkardt or alone, he must ignite quickly. And igniting, by SGE striker requirements, means creating right into a quasi-world-class quantity 9. Escaping to a wing place or into the offensive midfield might be not an actual choice – particularly due to Ritsu Doan coming from Freiburg. If he does not make the flip, he could be the primary main, critical fail that SGE has produced of their current switch historical past within the assault. On the similar time, he might additionally change into the primary Frankfurt striker to make it as an costly late bloomer. Both means, Elye Wahi can be a primary for Eintracht.

This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.

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August 6, 2025 0 comments

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Not one other Şahin story: This Bundesliga supervisor goes all in now

by Soccer-News August 3, 2025

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Who would select Augsburg when Dortmund, Leverkusen or Leipzig come knocking? The embodiment of the gray Bundesliga mediocrity? Sandro Wagner selected FCA, who with the brand new head coach lastly desires to grow to be attractive. Subsequently, they’re taking full threat collectively.

2024/25 was probably the most Augsburg season ever. By no means something to do with relegation, momentary minimal probability of Europe neutralized with a foul season end, ending up in twelfth place. Mission achieved then? Sadly, sure.

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Nevertheless, the individuals of Fuggerstadt had truly anticipated extra final 12 months. The primary indication was the presentation of the visually placing “Roman jersey” in August, which for the primary time additionally appealed past the town limits. It was clear: Augsburg desires to face out, impress – have an aura.

Jess Thorup and Marinko Jurendic felt the brand new self-confidence lower than a 12 months later. Regardless of a carefree season, the coach and sports activities director needed to go away final Could. The brand new coach matches higher with the specified picture: a passionate Porsche driver and most just lately assistant coach of the German nationwide crew.

The dismissals of Thorup and Jurendic, nevertheless, additionally present that Wagner, not like generally portrayed, has not chosen a straightforward job to start out his head coach profession within the Bundesliga. {That a} comfy end in twelfth place is not sufficient was made clear by the Augsburgers in Could.

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So Wagner cannot slowly discover his means in, simply see how the Bundesliga works and if vital depend on the invincibility of the Fuggerstadt. He has to ship. And that which none of his predecessors might ship: enticing offensive soccer.

A hasty determination then? Wagner’s contract with the DFB ran till after the 2026 World Cup. If Julian Nagelsmann have been to satisfy his world champion promise even remotely, Sandro Wagner’s popularity would even have risen. Success makes you attractive.

The most effective proof right here is Hansi Flick. In 2014 he gained the World Cup as Jogi Löw’s assistant. His subsequent head coach station was FC Bayern, the place he gained the triple. Nevertheless, Wagner leaves the consolation zone of the DFB and dangers his at present excellent popularity at Augsburg.

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If he has forgotten how shortly you possibly can go from hero to zero within the Bundesliga, Nuri Şahin can actually remind him. Additionally thought-about a rare teaching expertise, the 36-year-old needed to go away BVB final season after simply half a 12 months. Since then, there was no information of latest presents from high soccer. His profession on the sidelines has stalled. Wagner is barely a 12 months older.

A assured individual, as he’s, might rightly argue right here that the world belongs to the courageous. This connects him with the brand new FC Augsburg. Solely the literal teamwork does not fairly work but.

Lively soccer has been declared as DNA by Wagner. An enormous change for the Bavarian Swabians, who usually performed reactively earlier than. This was notably evident within the double take a look at match towards Rot-Weiß Essen. The primary recreation from the FCA’s viewpoint was misplaced 2:1. Each opposing objectives resulted from counterattacks that happened after a lack of ball by the superior Bundesliga crew.

Within the second recreation of the day, nevertheless, the brand new recreation concept absolutely labored out. By continued intense play with and with out the ball, the FCA pressured a 4:1 victory. The importance of take a look at video games is actually restricted. However, it means that the times of modest kicking in Augsburg are over. In any case, the coach desires to see a soccer that takes as a lot threat as he himself does in his personal profession planning. And so they have, as Wagner himself famous after the Essen video games, “nonetheless loads of work” forward of them.

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This was taken up within the coaching camp. Whether or not it was profitable can be proven in slightly below two weeks in the beginning of the season within the DFB Cup after which within the Bundesliga. The Augsburgers are already attracting consideration. A primary, small stage aim on the way in which to FCAura has due to this fact already been achieved.

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Not one other Şahin: This Bundesliga supervisor is taking an actual gamble now

by Soccer-News August 3, 2025

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Who would select Augsburg when Dortmund, Leverkusen, or Leipzig come knocking? Who would go to the embodiment of grey Bundesliga mediocrity? Sandro Wagner selected FCA, which, with its new head coach, lastly desires to turn into horny. Collectively, they’re going all in and taking massive dangers.

Jess Thorup and Marinko Jurendic felt this new self-image lower than a 12 months later. Regardless of a worry-free season, the coach and sporting director needed to go away final Could. The brand new supervisor matches the specified picture higher: a passionate Porsche driver and most just lately assistant coach of the German nationwide group.

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The dismissals of Thorup and Jurendic additionally present that, opposite to fashionable perception, Wagner didn’t select a simple activity to start out his head teaching profession within the Bundesliga. Augsburg made it clear in Could {that a} snug twelfth-place end is not sufficient.

So Wagner cannot simply ease his approach in, see how the Bundesliga works, and, if mandatory, depend on the supposed un-relegatability of the Fuggerstadt membership. He has to ship. And he has to ship what none of his predecessors might: engaging attacking soccer.

So, was it a hasty determination? Wagner’s contract with the DFB ran till after the 2026 World Cup. If Julian Nagelsmann had been to even come near fulfilling his World Cup promise, Sandro Wagner’s status would have risen as effectively. Success is horny.

The perfect proof of that is Hansi Flick. In 2014, he gained the World Cup as Jogi Löw’s assistant. His subsequent head teaching job was at FC Bayern, the place he gained the treble. Wagner, nevertheless, is leaving the consolation zone of the DFB and risking his at the moment superb status at Augsburg.

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If he has forgotten how shortly you possibly can go from hero to zero within the Bundesliga, Nuri Şahin can absolutely remind him. Additionally thought-about an distinctive teaching expertise, the 36-year-old needed to go away BVB after simply half a season final 12 months. There have been no new gives from high golf equipment since then. His teaching profession has stalled. Wagner is just a 12 months older.

A self-confident individual like him might rightly counter that the world belongs to the courageous. That’s what connects him with the brand new FC Augsburg. Solely the literal interaction isn’t fairly working but.

Wagner has declared lively soccer as his DNA. That’s an enormous change for the Bavarian Swabians, who beforehand typically performed reactively. This grew to become particularly obvious within the double pleasant towards Rot-Weiß Essen. FCA misplaced the primary match 1-2. Each objectives conceded got here from counterattacks after the Bundesliga facet misplaced the ball whereas pushing ahead.

Within the second match of the day, nevertheless, the brand new taking part in type labored completely. By way of continued intense play with and with out the ball, FCA compelled a 4-1 victory. The importance of friendlies is actually restricted. Nonetheless, it means that the boring soccer in Augsburg is over, a method or one other. In any case, the coach desires to see a method of soccer that takes as many dangers as he has in his personal profession planning. And as Wagner himself famous after the Essen matches, they “nonetheless have a whole lot of work” forward of them.

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This work then started on the coaching camp. Whether or not it was profitable shall be seen in just below two weeks in the beginning of the season within the DFB-Pokal after which within the Bundesliga. However the eyes of the soccer world are already on Augsburg. A primary, small milestone on the best way to an FCAura has already been reached.

This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.

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Aston Villa Have Joined the Race to Signal Bundesliga Star

by Soccer-News August 2, 2025

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Premier League Golf equipment Chase Amine Adli Amid Leverkusen ExodusPremier League Dream for Adli

Amine Adli’s Bundesliga journey seems to be nearing its finish. As reported by , the Morocco worldwide “is eager to go away Leverkusen this summer time and could be significantly inquisitive about a transfer to the Premier League.” It’s a window of alternative that Aston Villa, West Ham, and others are actively exploring.

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The 25-year-old attacking midfielder, recognized for his aptitude, versatility, and directness, has developed right into a key inventive outlet in Germany. But, as Leverkusen bear main structural change, Adli desires to “open a brand new chapter” in his profession, and England appears more and more like his vacation spot.

Villa and West Ham have emerged as frontrunners, however “a number of sources additionally confirmed that the Morocco worldwide has attracted curiosity from Aston Villa and West Ham, whereas others equivalent to Fulham, Crystal Palace and Wolves have additionally monitored him in latest instances.”

Worth Tag Set as Leverkusen Shuffle Squad

The transition in Leverkusen’s hierarchy is important. Xabi Alonso has been changed by Erik ten Hag, and a stream of key gamers have departed. “Each Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong left to hitch Liverpool, whereas Granit Xhaka has simply joined Sunderland.” In the meantime, Jonathan Tah left on a free to Bayern Munich.

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In that context, promoting Adli might be one other dangerous resolution, however the membership is listening to presents. One supply advised Caught Offside that Leverkusen are “demanding a switch charge of roughly €25-30 million” for Adli, a valuation that Premier League golf equipment would possible think about affordable in immediately’s inflated market.

West Ham seem motivated to behave shortly, particularly after dropping Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham. Caught Offside wrote, “West Ham have made Adli a prime goal to strengthen their assault after they misplaced Mohammed Kudus to Tottenham earlier on this switch window.”

Villa and West Ham in Sturdy Positions

Aston Villa’s curiosity is credible and well timed. With Champions League soccer secured beneath Unai Emery, the Midlands membership can provide each a platform and a undertaking. Adli’s type would go well with Villa’s progressive build-up and high-tempo press, significantly if they’re searching for added flexibility in attacking areas.

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West Ham, in the meantime, are rebuilding their attacking choices. With Kudus gone and Lucas Paquetá’s future unsure amid FA investigation fallout, the Hammers are gentle in creativity. Adli might be the perfect injection of unpredictability and power that Graham Potter wants within the closing third.

Fulham, Wolves, and Crystal Palace have all tracked Adli, however neither has but proven the urgency Villa and West Ham are displaying.

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Adli’s Premier League Choice Looms

With a charge set, curiosity mounting, and Leverkusen ready to promote, the choice now falls to the participant and his representatives. Adli is reportedly intrigued by each Villa and West Ham, however could wait to see if others be a part of the race.

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Premier League golf equipment are more and more turning to Europe’s prime leagues for technical, clever gamers able to adapting shortly. Adli matches that mould. His tempo, positional consciousness, and willingness to hold the ball may make him a standout addition, particularly with a number of top-flight golf equipment searching for depth.

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For Aston Villa followers, Amine Adli represents an thrilling proposition. At 25, he’s getting into his prime and presents one thing that has been lacking at instances, a participant able to unlocking tight defences with each creativity and braveness on the ball.

With Champions League soccer on the desk, that is the summer time to spend money on gamers who can deal with European nights whereas thriving in home battles. Adli’s Bundesliga pedigree, coupled along with his want to hitch the Premier League, makes this a super match.

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What stands out is his versatility. He can function as a winger, a second striker or an attacking midfielder, giving Emery choices relying on the system and opposition. He additionally brings power in urgent phases, one thing Villa will want as they appear to compete on a number of fronts.

The worth tag of €25-30 million is honest given the present market and the dimensions of Villa’s ambitions. With depth wanted throughout midfield, Adli’s arrival would sign each high quality and intent.

The competitors from West Ham is actual, but when Villa transfer shortly and decisively, they may seal a deal that excites the fanbase and provides real high quality forward of an enormous season.

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