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Yahoo
13-07-2025
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Kovar completes PSV medical
Kovar has made just six Bundesliga appearances for Die Werkself since joining the club in 2023, and is now set for a move away from the club. Plettenberg reports that a deal is set to be complete for a €5 million fee + another €2 million in bonuses. Kovar is set to be announced by PSV tomorrow.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
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Jonas Hofmann: Erik ten Hag "wants to build on" foundations laid by Alonso
In a recent interview with Kicker, Jonas Hofmann gave insights into life under Bayer Leverkusen's new head coach Erik ten Hag. The 32-year-old clearly wants to regain a regular spot in the team which he lost last season under former gaffer Xabi Alonso. Advertisement "The plan is very clear: to be part of the starting lineup again. New coach, new opportunity. "I already had a brief chat [with Erik ten Hag], and I think the chemistry is right for now. The good thing about me is that I'm flexible, that I can play both on the wing and more centrally. 'I try to bring my experience to the table, to ensure a clear game, which is what I stand for and I hope the coach is on board with that too,' he explained. Hofmann went on to talk about ten Hag's football philosophy and what the Netherlands head coach wants to achieve with Die Werkself. "He wants a lot of security in possession and good positional play. We've seen that in the first two days. Advertisement "We're trying to get to grips with his basic principles as quickly, but he formulates and addresses them very clearly and concisely. It's fun because we do a lot with the ball. "The coach has said that he wants to build on Xabi's work over the last two years. These basic things, the foundation of our game, are very, very similar. 'But of course he still has his own ideas. And I believe that when he brings his ideas to the table, we will learn something new and hopefully become even better,' he added.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
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Newcastle United are set to make an offer for Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba
Newcastle United are set to make an offer for Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba As reported by The Mirror (via FT), Newcastle United are looking to sign Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Edmond Tapsoba. It is understood that the Premier League outfit have been long-term admirers of Tapsoba and are, therefore, willing to make an offer within the region of €58 million for the Burkina Faso international. Advertisement So far this summer, the Magpies have been unable to lure their primary targets to St James' Park, with offers for Anthony Elanga and James Trafford having been rejected, while Brighton & Hove Albion's João Pedro has turned down a move to Tyneside in favour of signing for Chelsea. Unfortunately for Eddie Howe's side, they could face a similar situation with Tapsoba. Firstly, Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be interested in the 26-year-old, and the reigning Europa League champions can also offer Champions League football to Tapsoba. As well as this, Die Werkself are not looking to offload the centre-half. Advertisement Having lost Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich and Odilon Kossounou to Atalanta, Leverkusen will not want to lose another experienced central defender. This could see B04 refuse to sell Tapsoba, whose contract is valid at the BayArena until 2028, unless his €95 million release clause is met. GGFN | Will Shopland
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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Report: Xhaka unsettled at Bayer Leverkusen?
Swiss news source Blicksport are reporting that well-informed members of the club are expecting Granit Xhaka to depart Bayer Leverkusen. While it may not be during this window, the Swiss international is supposedly keen to move on despite his contract running until 2028. Advertisement Die Werkself are also believed to be holding discussions with regards to the conditions of a possible transfer. Apparently there are several clubs internationally that are interested in the midfielder's services. One club that is definitely not in the running is FC Basel, for whom Xhaka made 42 appearances for between 2010-12.
News18
29-05-2025
- Business
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Bundesliga Champions Bayen Munich Rope In Jonathan Tah From Bayer Leverkusen
Last Updated: The 29-year-old stopper back made over 290 appearances for the Die Werkself, while also clinching the Bundesliga title in the 2023/24 season unbeaten. German defender Jonathan Tah made the switch to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich from Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer on Wednesday. Tah, the 29-year-old stopper back, who joined Leverkusen from Hamburger SV in 2015, went on to make over 290 appearances for the Die Werkself also clinching the Bundesliga title in the 2023/24 season unbeaten. The centre back has also won 35 caps with the German national side. 'It's a very special feeling. It felt very big, seeing the shirt with my number and name on it," Tah said following the move. 'I'm just really looking forward to being able to wear the shirt properly for the first time in a match. I want to take on responsibility here and work hard every day so that we're successful as a team and win lots of trophies together," he added. ???? ???????????? ???????????????????????????? ????????????????????????. 🔥 #ServusJona — FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) May 29, 2025 Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl stated that, 'It's no secret that we've had Jonathan Tah on our radar for a long time." 'Jonathan had a lot of offers but chose Bayern, which pleases us very much," Eberl added after the Bavarian giants got their man yet again. Bayern completed the signing of Tah during a crucial juncture for the German champions as Dayot Upamecano, Hiroki Ito and Kim Min-Jae struggle with injury issues heading into the Club World Cup, Eric Dier has opted to make a switch to Ligue 1 side Monaco. Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund opined that, 'In Jonathan Tah we've acquired a player with international experience and quality, who won't need much time to establish himself in our defense." 'He'll be a good and important addition for us with his technical qualities as well as his manner and the way he leads," Freund added. First Published: May 29, 2025, 15:30 IST
