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  • Bundesliga: Bellingham shines in Dortmund defeat to Freiburg

    Bundesliga: Bellingham shines in Dortmund defeat to Freiburg

    Jude Bellingham played a part in a Borussia Dortmund goal and hit the post but could not stop them slipping to a Bundesliga defeat at Freiburg.

    Outstanding goals early in each half from Vincenzo Grifo and Roland Sallai gave the home side control but Dortmund had hope when Bellingham’s volley went in off Yannik Keitel for an own goal.

    The visitors controlled possession but lacked cutting edge in the final third.

    Defeat leaves Dortmund with three points from their first two games.

    Dortmund had equalled the club record of eight successive league wins with victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the season opener but rarely looked like breaking the record here.

    Their best chance to equalise fell to the usually clinical Erling Braut Haaland, but he spooned over when clean through.

    This defeat caps a disappointing week for Dortmund, who also lost in the German Super Cup to Bayern in midweek.

  • Borussia Dortmund insist Haaland won’t be sold now

    Borussia Dortmund insist Haaland won’t be sold now

    Borussia Dortmund’s head of professional football, Sebastian Kehl, has again said star striker Erling Haaland would not be allowed to leave the club this summer.

    Kehl was dismissive when asked if there was a scenario which could see the 21-year-old Norwegian sensation depart Dortmund.

    “No! What scenario could that be? We have made a clear commitment,” he said.

    Haaland has struck a remarkable 60 goals in 60 competitive games for Borussia Dortmund since joining from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020.

    But he has been a subject of several transfer rumours for months.

    On Saturday, he struck all three goals as Dortmund began their German Cup defence with a 3-0 cruise away to lower league Wehen Wiesbaden.

    “Erling feels incredibly comfortable with us, he wants to achieve something with this team —— and I don’t have the feeling at all that he wants away,” said Kehl.

    Borussia Dortmund have a strong reputation for developing young players and selling them on a profit.

    This summer has already seen England winger Jadon Sancho move to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund for a large fee.

    Haaland is contracted to Borussia Dortmund until 2024.

    But it is widely reported he has a release clause of 75 million euros (88.2 million dollars) which can be activated in summer 2022.

    That fee is substantially less than his current worth on the open market.

    But there are only a few clubs across the world who could conceivably pay the required transfer and his subsequent wages.

  • Jadon Sancho completes move to Manchester United

    Jadon Sancho completes move to Manchester United

    England winger Jadon Sancho has completed his transfer to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund, both clubs said on Friday.

    Agreement in principle for the 21-year-old Sancho’s move was reached on July 1 and Borussia Dortmund said “both clubs have now clarified all of the contractual details with the player.”

    Borussia Dortmund will receive a fixed transfer fee of 85 million euros (100.7 million dollars) once the English and German federations confirm the deal with world football governing body FIFA.

    “I’ll always be grateful to Borussia Dortmund for giving me the opportunity to play first team football, although I always knew that I would return to England one day,” said Sancho.

    “The chance to join Manchester United is a dream come true and I just cannot wait to perform in the (English) Premier League.”

    Manchester United said Sancho has agreed a deal to 2026 with the option for a further season.

    “It was Jadon’s express desire to return to his home country and the Premier League, and his behaviour was absolutely flawless at all times,” said Hans-Joachim Watzke, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Borussia Dortmund.

    Sancho joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City aged 17 in 2017 and scored 49 goals in 136 matches for the team, winning the German Cup last season.

    “I can’t thank the people in charge at Borussia Dortmund enough for the chance they gave me as a very young player,” said Sancho. “At Borussia Dortmund I was able to mature into the player I am today.

    “The German Cup win last season was a great end to my time at BVB. But I will always remember the support and love of the incredible fans as something special.”

    Sancho was part of England’s Euro 2020 squad but rarely played before missing a penalty kick in the final match shootout loss to Italy.

    Nonetheless, he was long considered a top candidate for Manchester United who finished runners-up last season to Manchester City and are chasing a first Premier League title since 2013.

    “Jadon epitomises the type of player I want to bring to the club. He is a forward player in the best traditions of Manchester United,” said manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

    “He will form an integral part of my squad for years to come and we look forward to seeing him blossom. His goals and assists records speak for themselves and he will also bring tremendous pace, flair and creativity to the team.”

    Meanwhile Borussia Dortmund, according to media reports, are on the verge of signing Dutch international Donyell Malen from PSV Eindhoven as Sancho’s replacement.

  • EPL: Man Utd ready to announce Jadon Sancho signing

    EPL: Man Utd ready to announce Jadon Sancho signing

    Manchester United aim to announce the signing of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho by the weekend.

    The Manchester Evening News says Sancho has effectively completed his £72.9milliom transfer to United, with an announcement to confirm the transfer scheduled for this week.

    Sancho, 21, arrived at United’s Carrington training complex on Tuesday for a medical and posed for promo shots that have become obligatory for any new signing.

    England international Sancho is due to be off for three weeks following the end of the European Championship and could make his United bow at Old Trafford in their final pre-season friendly against Everton on August 7.

    United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his coaching staff will then have a full week of training with Sancho to prepare him for a possible official debut against Leeds on August 14.

  • I don’t want to talk about Man Utd – Sancho

    I don’t want to talk about Man Utd – Sancho

    England winger Jadon Sancho says that he will not think about a move to Manchester United while the Three Lions remain in Euro 2020.

    The Borussia Dortmund winger is on the brink of a switch to Old Trafford. The clubs have reached an agreement over a fee and only the formalities of the deal need take place before he becomes a Manchester United player.

    “To be fair, I don’t want to talk about Manchester United. Right now I just want to focus on England,” he told BBC Radio5 Live when quizzed about his upcoming move.

    Instead, he focused on the European Championship match, which took place in Rome.

    “I’m feeling over the moon. Today was must-win and I’m just happy to have got an opportunity to play. This is a special moment for me,” he said.

    “Every time I haven’t been playing I’ve been going back to training and been giving it everything.

    “I’ve just been focusing on myself while I’ve been at England. I’ve always been ready if I needed to come on.

    “We knew today was going to be a big game, Ukraine are a very good side. I’m delighted.”

  • Finally, Premier League club agree £72.9m deal for Jadon Sancho

    Finally, Premier League club agree £72.9m deal for Jadon Sancho

    Premier League club Manchester United have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for the transfer of Jadon Sancho.

    It is understood a fee of just under £73 million has been agreed between the two parties with the England international now set to undergo a medical before the transfer is completed.

    The two clubs have been negotiating over a fee for a few months, with Dortmund rejecting United’s bid of £67m at the start of the month.

  • Chelsea make first cash-plus-player offer for Haaland

    Chelsea make first cash-plus-player offer for Haaland

    Champions League winner Chelsea have launched a cash-plus-player offer for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.

    Chelsea have made a bid of £60million AND Tammy Abraham for Haaland, reports Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur.

    The Blues are one of a number of teams chasing the Borussia Dortmund striker this summer.

    They are seeking to move ahead of the pack, by making their move early.

    Chelsea have opened the bidding at £60m and Abraham in a player-plus-cash deal.

    Dortmund have so far been determined to hold out for a bumper £150m fee this summer.

  • Champions League top scorer agrees terms with Chelsea

    Champions League top scorer agrees terms with Chelsea

    Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland, has agreed personal terms with Champions League winner Chelsea in this summer’s transfer window.

    This claim was made by respected football expert, Ian McGarry.

    Speaking on The Transfer Window Podcast, McGarry said: “Personal terms for Haaland are signed off.

    “It’s just a case of Chelsea agreeing a fee with Dortmund.”

    Haaland had drawn the interest of Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and other top European clubs in the past few weeks.

    The 20-year-old will reportedly be available for £68.9million next summer due to a release clause in his contract.

    The Norway international finished the 2020/2021 season as the highest goal scorer in the Champions League with 10 goals.

  • Transfer: Haaland next move revealed

    Transfer: Haaland next move revealed

    Borussia Dortmund striker, Erling Haaland, wants a move to Chelsea.

    Haaland had drawn the interest of Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and several top European clubs in the past few weeks.

    But according to The Telegraph, Haaland is ‘interested in a switch to Chelsea and is ‘attracted by the prospect’ of joining Thomas Tuchel’s side.

    The report added that Chelsea is fully aware of the difficulty of signing Haaland this summer transfer window and are considering the option of securing an agreement that would see the youngster delay his Dortmund exit until next year.

    The cost to sign the 20-year-old this summer transfer is expected to be in excess of £150 million.

    The Norway international will reportedly be available for £68.9m next summer due to a release clause in his contract.

    Haaland finished the 2020/2021 season as the highest goal scorer in the Champions League with ten goals.

    Meanwhile, speaking about Haaland’s future at Dortmund, the club’s Sporting Director, Michael Zorc, ruled out the possibility of the forward leaving the Bundesliga giants this summer.

    “We are still planning with him,” Zorc told Sky Germany.

    “He will play with us in the new season.”

  • Man City through to Champions League semi-final

    Man City through to Champions League semi-final

    Manchester City are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League for only the second time after sealing victory over Borussia Dortmund in the last eight courtesy of comeback win in Germany.

    Holding a 2-1 lead from the first leg, City found themselves needing to chase the tie when 17-year-old England international Jude Bellingham curled in a superb shot from the edge of the box.

    Stung by the concession, the visitors threw everything they could muster at the German side, with Kevin de Bruyne smashing an effort off the bar before Mahrez saw a shot blocked on the line by the brilliant Bellingham.

    The crucial breakthrough for City came early in the second half as Emre Can was penalised for handling in the box and Mahrez stepped up to fire his side ahead again in the tie.

    Phil Foden sealed it, adding to the late goal he scored at the Etihad to give his side their first-leg lead with a fierce drive that found the Dortmund goal via the post.

    City will face Paris St-Germain in the semi-finals, with the French side having eliminated holders Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

    It is the first time City have reached the semis under current boss Pep Guardiola, who twice won the competition during his time as manager of Barcelona.

    Their previous appearance in the last four came in 2015-16, when they were knocked out by Monaco in Manuel Pellegrini’s final season in charge.

    The defeat likely ends Dortmund’s hopes of playing in next season’s Champions League, with them fifth in the Bundesliga, seven points behind fourth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.

    BBC