Tag: Bayern Munich
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David Alaba’s father rejects Bayern Munich claims
The father of David Alaba insists they didn’t walk out on Bayern Munich. Alaba is joining Real Madrid in a Bosman deal at the end of the month. And father, George, insists they gave Bayern the chance to renew his deal: “A few things did not go well. “Those responsible know what happened in the…
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Real Madrid confirm signing of David Alaba
La Liga giant Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of David Alaba on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Bayern Munich. Several leading European clubs had been linked with his signature, but Alaba has chosen to continue his career at Santiago Bernabeu. Real confirmed that Alaba has signed a five-year deal…
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Lewandowski breaks Mueller’s 49-year scoring record
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski said it felt like being in a “science fiction film” as he scored his 41st Bundesliga goal of the season on Saturday to break Gerd Mueller’s 49-year-old German league record for a single campaign. Lewandowski scored in the 90th minute of Bayern’s 5-2 home win over Augsburg having equalled Mueller’s…
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Chelsea make contact with Robert Lewandowski
Premier League club Chelsea have made contact with Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, according to Sky Sport in Germany. Lewandowski has enjoyed another stellar season in the Bundesliga and Bayern are in no mood to countenance the Poland international’s departure. However, that has not stopped rumours swirling around his future, with the likes of Barcelona,…
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I really wanted to join Man Utd – Upamecano
Departing RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano admits he wanted to sign for Manchester United at 17. Upamecano will join Bayern Munich this summer and recalled coming close to joining United as a teen. But he recalled to the Athletic: “I was a young boy. I wanted to sign for them straight away. “Manchester United! But…
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Bayern Munich win 9th straight Bundesliga title
Rampant Bayern Munich were confirmed as German champions for the 31st time on Saturday and extended their record run of consecutive Bundesliga titles to nine. RB Leipzig’s 3-2 defeat at Borussia Dortmund handed the title to Bayern Munich, who celebrated in the later game with an emphatic 6-0 triumph at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach. Robert…
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Martinez to leave Bayern Munich after 9 years
Spanish veteran Javi Martinez will leave Bayern Munich after nine years in summer after both sides agreed not to renew his contract, the Bundesliga champions said on Tuesday. Bayern Munich signed the defender and midfielder Martinez in 2012 for a then club record 40 million euros (48 million dollars) from Athletic Bilbao. Now 33, he…
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Bayern Munich announce Nagelsmann as manager
Bayern Munich have announced Julian Nagelsmann will take charge next season. The Bundesliga giants have agreed a world-record £21.7million compensation package with RB Leipzig. Nagelsmann agreed personal terms with the German champions on Monday, before a huge pay-off was sealed and the deal was announced on Tuesday morning. The news will come as a huge…
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Bayern miss chance to secure title after loss at Mainz
Bayern Munich blew the chance to clinch the Bundesliga title on Saturday as the club world champions crashed to a 2-1 defeat away to Mainz. Victory at Mainz, where Bayern last lost nearly a decade ago, would have secured a ninth successive German title for Hansi Flick’s side. First-half goals by Jonathan Burkardt and Robin…
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Bayern Munich defender agrees Real Madrid deal
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba is ready to join Real Madrid. Off contract in June, Alaba has been fielding interest from clubs across Europe, though Real Madrid have always been considered favourites for his signing. Sky Deutschland says Alaba has chosen to join Real at the end of the season. Indeed, it’s suggested Alaba has…