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Yahoo
11 hours ago
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Report – Galatasaray Launch Official Bid For Inter Milan Veteran Goalkeeper But Also Eyeing Chelsea Star
Report – Galatasaray Launch Official Bid For Inter Milan Veteran Goalkeeper But Also Eyeing Chelsea Star Galatasaray are getting serious about landing Inter Milan goalkeeper Yann Sommer, with an official offer reportedly in the pipeline. Per recent reports from Turkey via FCInter1908, the reigning Super Lig holders have lined up an opening bid for the veteran star. Advertisement What started as a rumor has the potential to become something quite concrete rather soon. Indeed, the Turks have prepared their first proposal for Yann Sommer as they aim to sign a top-class goalkeeper. Galatasaray Set to Lodge Opening Bid for Inter Milan Ace Yann Sommer PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Yann Sommer #1 of FC Internazionale Milano warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by) In addition to their well-documented interest in Hakan Calhanoglu, Galatasaray could pull off another raid on Inter. With Sommer's contract at San Siro running out in 2026, the Turks see the Swiss ace as a potential low-cost solution. However, Sommer isn't Galatasaray's first choice to strengthen the goalkeeping position. Indeed, they've identified Chelsea's Djordje Petrovic as their primary target. After a superb loan spell at Strasbourg, Petrovic could leave Stamford Bridge permanently this summer. Yet, he would command a much higher price tag than Sommer.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
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Not Just Calhanoglu – Galatasaray Enquire About Inter Milan Ex Bayern Munich Goalkeeper
Not Just Calhanoglu – Galatasaray Enquire About Inter Milan Ex Bayern Munich Goalkeeper Galatasaray are seemingly plotting another raid on Inter Milan as they consider signing veteran goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Per Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, the reigning Super Lig holders have inquired about the 36-year-old stopper. Advertisement As if Galatasaray's pursuit of Hakan Calhanoglu hasn't been destabilizing enough, they're targeting another Inter star. Indeed, the midfielder's uncertain future at San Siro has already split the dressing room in half. Furthermore, Lautaro Martinez poured gasoline on fire when urging the 31-year-old to leave the club. Galatasaray Make Contact with Inter Milan for Yann Sommer MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Yann Sommer of FC Internazionale acknowledges the fans as he celebrates his team's 4-3 victory after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Despite already causing havoc at San Siro, Galatasaray have no intention of stopping molesting the Nerazzurri. Instead, they've approached the Serie A runners-up for information about Yann Sommer. After another impressive season, Sommer's form hit rock bottom at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Advertisement However, the Italian giants are reluctant to sell the former Bayern Munich star. Indeed, they want to keep Sommer until the expiry of his contract next summer. Then, they'd either sign a new goalie or give Josep Martinez a chance to become the number one choice.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Inter Milan dumped out of Club World Cup by Fluminense to end season trophyless
Inter Milan shockingly crashed out of the Club World Cup at the hands of Fluminense to compound their end of season woes. German Cano's early goal and substitute Hercules' stoppage-time strike toppled the Champions League runners-up in sweltering heat on Monday. Coach Renato's decision to line up a three-man defence paid off, catching Inter off guard and leaving the 2023 Copa Libertadores champions largely untroubled throughout the match. "I put it in their heads that it would work. Inter is a great team. They have much more money than us, but on the field it's 11 against 11," Renato told DAZN. "The team believed, fought, and stayed focused for the 90 minutes." Fluminense struck after three minutes when Cano pounced on a deflected cross and headed in from close range, putting the ball through goalkeeper Yann Sommer's legs for a dream start. Inter dominated possession, but Fluminense created the better chances, with Colombian forward Jhon Arias causing all sorts of trouble for the Italian side's defence and Sommer. Ignacio thought he had doubled their lead in the 39th minute as he nodded in from close range after a series of headers in the box, but his effort was ruled out for offside. The Italians pushed for an equaliser after the break but were frustrated by a well-organised defence, while Stefan de Vrij missed a glorious chance after Lautaro Martinez set him up in the six-yard box after 69 minutes. The 44-year-old Fluminense keeper Fabio also had a stellar performance, pulling off some key saves including denying substitute Sebastiano Esposito with his feet before Martinez struck the post late on. Hercules sealed the win for Fluminense three minutes into added time, calmly slotting home from the edge of the box to send the Brazilians through to a last-eight clash with either Manchester City or Al Hilal on Friday in Orlando. "The coach told us it was going to be a very difficult game, we knew that," midfielder Hercules said. "But we were very focused on the game, that's what we work for. And that's it. The result is there."
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Fluminense shock Inter Milan, reach CWC quarter-finals
Brazilian side Fluminense have stunned Champions League finalists Inter Milan by knocking them out of the Club World Cup with a 2-0 victory in Charlotte. The reign of new Inter Milan coach Cristian Chivu, who took over following Simone Inzaghi's departure just days after that humbling loss to Paris St Germain a month ago, has not started well as they exited the tournament before the quarter-finals. Vamos!@FluminenseFC | #FIFACWC — FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) June 30, 2025 Fluminense struck after three minutes when Cano pounced on a deflected cross and headed in from close range, putting the ball through goalkeeper Yann Sommer's legs for a dream start. The Italians pushed for an equaliser after the break but were frustrated by a well-organised defence. Stefan de Vrij missed a close-range chance, keeper Fabio denied Sebastiano Esposito with his feet and Lautaro Martinez struck the post. Substitute Hercules sealed the win for Fluminense three minutes into added time, calmly slotting home from the edge of the box to send the Brazilians through to a last-eight clash with either Manchester City or Al Hilal on Friday in Orlando. Fluminense played with more poise throughout the match and became the second Brazilian club team to reach the quarter-finals, joining Palmeiras. Milan certainly had their chances, but couldn't will the ball into the net. Lautaro Martinez had a point-blank shot in the second half to tie the game, but the ball bounced off the upright. - with Reuters
Al Jazeera
2 days ago
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- Al Jazeera
Fluminense into Club World Cup quarterfinals after stunning Inter Milan 2-0
Fluminense have reached the Club World Cup quarterfinals with a stunning 2–0 win over Inter Milan as German Cano's early goal and Hercules' stoppage-time strike toppled the Champions League runners-up. Fluminense struck after three minutes when Cano pounced on a deflected cross and headed in from close range, putting the ball through goalkeeper Yann Sommer's legs for a dream start in the sweltering heat in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday. The Brazilian side nearly doubled the lead in the 30th minute, when Sommer spilled Jhon Arias' initial effort and Samuel Xavier fired the rebound attempt narrowly wide of the far-left post. And in the 39th minute, Ignacio thought he had doubled Flu's advantage, only to be ruled fractionally offside by the automated review system. The pattern of more Inter Milan possession but more dangerous Fluminense chances continued early in the second half, and Sommer reacted superbly in the 62nd minute to dive and push Arias' effort from beyond the penalty area just around his left post. Lautaro Martinez came closest to pulling Inter Milan level, forcing the 44-year-old Fabio into a pair of saves in the 80th and 82nd minute, then striking the post with another low effort only seconds later. Eleven minutes later, Inter Milan's at times shaky defence was exposed for a second time. Hercules found himself free at the edge of the 18-yard-box following a throw-in, and he drove a composed, low finish into the bottom right corner and sent the Fluminense fans into delirium. Fluminense captain Thiago Silva said he was 'very proud of my team and teammates' for beating such an top side and in extremely hot conditions. 'I'm very happy for myself and the team,' he told DAZN. 'Ten days ago, I had an injury and it wasn't easy to play today, but I am very happy with the medical team … it was very very important for me to play today.' The result that ensured there will be two Brazilian quarterfinalists in the first edition of this expanded tournament format, after Palmeiras also reached the last eight. Fluminense will play the winner of Monday's later game between Manchester City and Al Hilal in the quarterfinals. If heavily favoured Manchester City progress, it would present a rematch of the 2023 Club World Cup final, which Manchester City won 4-0. Inter Milan were eliminated in the second round 30 days after they suffered a 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final. They also narrowly finished second in the Italian Serie A. Cristian Chivu, Inter Milan's coach, hailed his team for their attitude as they battled to come back from conceding such an early goal. 'We didn't give up, we tried until the end. We tried to make some changes even in the formation. It wasn't our day,' he told DAZN. 'We didn't expect them to play five at the back, but they were well organised with the low block on defence. It was tough for us to find solutions, especially in the first half when we tried a lot … in the second half, maybe we tried to switch a little bit more, to play outside and with some more crosses. 'We also tried to build something with two strikers in a 4-4-2. Until the end, we tried, but it wasn't our day.'
