Football made in Germany (Bundesliga) special thread

- Philipp is officially a Dortmund player
- Julian Korb signs for Hannover
- Gnabry is very close to joining Hoffenheim
- Aubameyang is close to joining PSG, the reported fee is 70m euros + teenage striker Jean-Kevin Augustin

Germany U21's final squad for the U21 Euro in Poland

After one week of speculation, Borussia Dortmund completed the signing of Maximilian Philipp from SC Freiburg on Wednesday, with the fee believed to be around €20 million, per Kicker.

The 23-year-old scored nine Bundesliga goals last season for Freiburg, helping them reach the Europa League. Philipp has put pen-to-paper on a deal until 2022.

“BVB is one of the biggest clubs in the world. It is an honour for me to be able to play here. I think that at the age of 23 years old I am mature and old enough take this step. I want to develop as a player in Dortmund,” said the German.

Sporting director Michael Zorc is equally as excited at BVB’s new signing.

“We are happy that we have secured the transfer of Maximilian Philipp, who is highly sought after both here in Germany and abroad. He is versatile and can play as an attacking midfielder, he has a good shot and he has a fantastic future ahead of him.“

According to SPORTBILD, Hoffenheim have completed the signing of Serge Gnabry from Werder Bremen. The news outlet claims that Gnabry’s future is ‘clear’ and that both Hoffenheim and Bremen are waiting for the latter to identify Gnabry’s replacement before officially announcing the transfer.

Werder Bremen are actively seeking a replacement for the Germany U21 international with sporting director Frank Baumann said to have around €10 million at his disposal for the task.

Hamburg confirm goalkeeper Tom Mickel has extended his contract with the club until 2019.

Le Parisien: Leverkusen & Wolfsburg have made contact with the representatives of PSG & Germany goalkeeper Kevin Trapp.

Robert Lewandowski blames Bayern teammates for losing out on top scorer race in the Bundesliga! [ESPN]
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Lewy: "It doesn't hurt anymore, but it did at first. Maybe because I wasn't completely satisfied with the way my team helped me.

Immediately after the last game, I felt anger. I was disappointed with my team. That was the feeling I had."

Christian Pulisic.
American.
18 years old.
15 NT caps,
7 goals,
6 assists.
Already a legend.

DONE DEAL: Mönchengladbach have signed Denis Zakaria from Young Boys on a five-year contract keeping him at the club until 2022.

Wolfsburg's Jannes Horn signs for Köln. 20-years-old, 13 Bundesliga games. Left-Back with lots of potential.

Jannes Horn. “I am excited about this new challenge at an emotional club with fantastic fans & a football-crazy city.”

Former BVB striker Heiko Herrlich in line to take over at Bayer Leverkusen. Started his pro career with them.


Recently earned promotion from 3. Liga to 2. BuLi.

Julian Nagelsmann extends his contract with Hoffenheim until 2021.

Sporting director Alexander Rosen has also agreed a new Hoffenheim deal until 2020.

Breaking | As expected, Bayern Munich announce Willy Sagnol will be Carlo Ancelotti’s assistant; two-year contract.

Heri yako ya kuzaliwa the man himself Sokratis papastathopoulos

Miaka 29 leo

Happy birthday miroslav klose

Germany's all-time top scorer (71 goals)
World cup all-time top scorer (16 goals)
World champion 2014
2x Bundesliga winner

L'Equipe: Bayern have started negotiations with Olympique Lyonnais for Corentin Tolisso, With a transfer fee expected to be around €40M.

31-year-old Domenico Tedesco has been appointed the new manager of Schalke on a two-year contract.

Best full-backs in the Bundesliga [Kicker]

Best centre backs in the Bundesliga [Kicker]