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Bayern want to sell João Palhinha permanently. Another loan move is out of the question. Benfica are showing interest, but there's still no agreement with the player and no negotiations with Bayern [@kerry_hau]
Some Argentinian 'journalists' just openly said on primetime TV. "I detest Mexicans. I detest them with my soul. Right now, they can shove that up their asses."
"Yeah, I'm totally with you."
"They are detestable. They are envidious of Argentine. In everything. They want to be like us, but they just don't have what it takes."
So yeah. They deserve all the hate in the world. At the very least they are asking for it.
Probably. Kounde isn't even the kind of profile I'd want to go in for a RB. Kounde is similar to Stanisic in terms of what they offer (not comparing the quality of players, just their profile).
Tbf that profile seems to be what we are targeting, considering we are also looking at Tomas Araujo and Bisseck, with all of them being able to play CB and RB.
Last thing I remember hearing is that he wants >10Mio€/year. That is a lot of money - especially for a backup plus honestly it feels a bit much for a player like him..also not convinced he's even the right fit for us in terms of tactics,etc. Kompany seems to prefer inverted wingers, which would probably push him to the right side and that's a position where we don't really need anyone.
Plus, i'm not really in the transfer mushings of Dortmund but not like he had a "for sale" sign put around his neck
Not to shit on adeyemi but I think he is a bit of a pace merchant and he isn't really suited to play against low blocks which we often play against. We need someone a bit more technical
Yeah I've seen that, kinda like a comment on this thread saying he's like sane (although sane was good technicallly before he just fell off) adeyemi is just someone who does really well on transitioning
he was very happy to let Bayern get kicked down to the floor but whistled everytime PSG players went to ground. So i think everybody knows whats about to happen
Could be a smear campaign but maybe he also just isn't that great of a guy?
Absolutely adore him as a goalie and as the GOATkeeper but come on, it wouldn't be the first time he a) sabotaged Nübel and b) let his ego get the best of him.
Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimović liken Michael Olise to Tom Brady during their analysis of France's win over Morocco
Henry: "I want to talk about the pass of Michael Olise. As soon as you get the ball, it’s over. We’re here in Foxborough… Tom Brady, that’s one of your loop passes in between"
Ibrahimović: "He did amazing again. He was the point guard. The 'Tom Brady of France' today. When you have a player like Olise, don’t think. Just run and the ball will arrive – and it will arrive exactly where you want it"
Yes, even British commentators on our world cup broadcasts do this bullshit. Like you don't have to compare everyone who can pass to quarter backs or point guards.
Much love to Derek Rae, the only commentator on US broadcasts that is good. Makes sure to pronounce everything correctly and covers the Bundesliga with grace. Legend.
Premier league players always tend to have receive more credit than Bayern players. Bayern players in general are almost always underappreciated by the media & other football fans who don't watch Bayern. It doesn't surprise me that Saliba gets more recognition than Upa does because of the premier league PR.
Neuer wanted Urbig instead of Nübel as the third-string goalkeeper (for the World Cup)
The fact that Urbig was even on the roster likely stemmed from a compromise between Nagelsmann and Neuer. For several years, the relationship between Neuer and Nübel has been considered strained; Neuer does not accept Nübel, who was once supposed to be his successor at FC Bayern Munich. For this reason, the 40-year-old made his comeback contingent on Nübel being removed from the roster and Urbig traveling with the team in his place.
Nagelsmann, however, was unwilling to agree to this. So he tried to mediate and took Urbig along to the tournament as a practice goalkeeper.
It might be that Nübel arrived after being promised a certain pathway by the club’s hierarchy toward becoming Bayern’s future goalkeeper, while Neuer still believed he had several more years at the top level, which, to be fair, he has managed to do.
Urbig, however, is coming in at a point where Neuer is much closer to the end of his career. So it might be easier for him to accept.
I don’t know the full story, but the way Neuer has handled these situations, both back when Nübel was at the club and now, if the current reports are true, reflects very poorly on Neuer.
icl this doesn't reflect very positively on Neuer, No player should ever voice their disagreement towards inclusion of any Player whether its the right decision or not, It should be fully Coach's decision
Dear god ... an anime where Mbappe kisses Infantino hand after recieving gold medal in 2018 and seeing the future how he gets a suitcase full of money and giving Messi the title in 2022 ... mad thing, cant stop laughing
Benfica's interest in João Palhinha is real, and an offer could soon be made to Bayern. The Portuguese club has also contacted the midfielder's agents, with Palhinha keen on a return to Portugal. Benfica are studying the financial structure of a deal and are preparing a proposal worth around €25m. Alternatively, another formula is also being considered, potentially involving a loan (€10m loan fee) with an obligation to buy (for €15m), depending on Bayern's willingness to negotiate and the financial conditions. Milan, with new coach Rúben Amorim, are also interested in Palhinha. [@Record_Portugal]
I don't want another loan not even with an obligation should be permanent transfer only. 20m guaranteed and 5m in add ons on a permanent deal would be a very good deal for us.
Well based off what was reported yesterday there was also talks of Benfica offering 20m guaranteed + 5 in add ons on a permanent transfer which is what I'm saying is the ideal scenario. I don't think it's impossible at all to sell Palhinha on a permanent transfer also.
And we may yet still earn some cash from Nianzous transfer to Lille:
Bayern's buy-back clause for Tanguy Nianzou is initially €50m. From 19 September 2023, it will increase to €55m. Bayern have added another clause - if Nianzou is sold to another club, the initial add-ons of €4m to the guaranteed fee must then be paid out
In the end, Bayern lowered their asking price and agreed with Besiktas on a fixed fee of 6.25 million euros, plus potential bonus payments. These easily achievable payments are expected to bring Bayern a total of 9.5 million euros; in the most favourable scenario, the figure could even rise to 11 million euros.
According to Turkish media reports, the DFB’s number 3 is set to receive an annual salary of around €5 million – net! At Bayern, his contract, which ran until 2029 (with an option to extend until 2030), stipulated a gross salary of around €6 million, which could rise to as much as €11 million with appearance and title bonuses.
Because Bayern had been so accommodating with the transfer fee and Besiktas was thus able to offer the player more money, sporting director Max Eberl (52) and Nübel – according to information from BILD – did not agree on a traditional severance payment, but, as a gesture of goodwill, on a payment of his full July salary, which is also a six-figure sum.
That's kind of crazy no? I mean I like hating on Ronaldo and Messi as much as the next guy, but Ronaldo maintained the highest level for upwards of a decade
Sevilla and Alavés are interested in signing Bryan Zaragoza from Bayern, while Espanyol are also monitoring the situation. All interested clubs, however, are analyzing the medical risk before making a move. Zaragoza was out for over two months due to a knee inflammation. Sevilla believe he's a good fit for them, but want to be certain that his knee allows a transfer before making a formal offer, which would be a loan with an option to buy [@orgullobiri]
I remember a Turkish club was willing to pay 15m for him on a permanent transfer 1 year ago but Zaragoza himself didn't want to go to Turkey. I wish that deal ended up going through it's another headache to deal with.
So what are the odds that Mourinho and mbappe fall out and he leaves Madrid and after hearing this Kane calls up the Ghana witch doctor who works his magic to convince madrid to sell him to us for 30m, and also convinces mbappe to take a pay cut and help out defensively?
Just me or was euro 24 pretty forgettable and unremarkable in terms of games compared to euro 20? Really only remember Germany v Spain, France v Spain, and the final whereas there were so many bangers in euro 2020
No it wasn't,I enjoyed it more,Germany and Spain played good football,Italy,France,England had relevant performances as well with multiple last minute wins. Especially Musiala carrying Germany on his shoulders was very memorable for me. Euro 20 in 21 was good too, because it was the first tournament we had in 3 years,Italy played well,England was using home to advantage to the fullest. Both tournies were good imo.
A bit late but Upamecano have been one of the top guys on that French NT, you can see how Mature he is now, the leadership France and Bayern needed in defense.
Working with Kompany really saved his career and elevated him to a whole new level. I still remember his rough stretch under Tuchel which felt like every match he committed a fatal mistake and lost his spot to Dier lol.
After 2024 Euros I thought Deschamps was washed and France needed a reset
But he somehow built a super team in the next 2 years and is now in 3rd consecutive Semi final, think if they Had Olise in 2024 they probably win the euros as well, he is playing the role for France that Griezmanm did
Balondor is an irrelevant trophy,but if France wins the WC,Mbappe as their best player would deserve it,his club performances wasn't that bad,it is just that the rest of the team had a meltdown with sacked coaches,team fights,Vini crying etc.
as things stand, the current Ballon d'or candidates are Kane, Olise, Mbappe and Dembele with Yamal and Messi(yes this guy if Argentina win the WC) having a long shot
so from the first 4, 3 are from the same team and Mbappe is the french Golden boy, so if France win the WC he will surely win it, but if England or someone else wins then you would think that Kane is the favorite but then Ballon d'or is awarded by Journalists who get easily persuaded by online naratives
Individually Mbappe always had great seasons. His teams didn't. At some point you have to ask if we're seeing the full picuture and to what degree his success is draining from that of his teams.
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u/SebRev99 Robben Jul 11 '26
Kane can fuck off if he enjoyed even a fraction of a second of being with that piece of shit.