The German Football League will return to rotation again on Friday (August 5, 2022) in a season that is certainly expected to be full of excitement and fun, especially since a group of “Bundesliga” teams have strengthened their ranks with very strong contracts and players of great quality.
Bayern Munich will seek to continue controlling the Bundesliga and win its 11th consecutive title in a number that is difficult to repeat. Attention will also turn to Borussia Dortmund, who is the first rival of the Bavarian team, and may prevent it from ascending the podium this season.
fire transfer market
Borussia Dortmund entered the transfer market strongly, and succeeded in strengthening its ranks with very distinguished players. The team of North Rhine-Westphalia included the rock of Bayern Munich’s defense Niklas Sole, and the strong defender Nico Schlutterberk.
In the midfield, Borussia Dortmund obtained the services of the solid player Salih Ozkan from the German team Cologne. It also included promising player Karim Adeyemi from Austrian Red Bull Salzburg, as well as former Ajax striker Sebastian Haller, who will be out of action due to a diagnosis of testicular cancer.
Borussia Dortmund focused on strengthening the defense line (Zole, Schlutterbeek) due to the team’s suffering last season from a clear defensive weakness, and receiving very easy goals. The most prominent challenge for Dortmund remains the offensive line, especially after the departure of top scorer Erling Halland, and he expected Haller to be absent from the stadiums for a long time.
Niklas Zule and Sadio Mane (Composite image) are some of the most notable transfers this season.
As for the Bavarian giant, it has strengthened its ranks with more than a special deal, most notably the central defender Matthias de Ligt, the Moroccan international Nassir Mazraoui and the best player on the African continent, Sadio Mane, who will take the place of the Bundesliga’s top scorer, Lewandowski, who recently moved to Barcelona.
Despite the departure of the Polish “machine” from the Bavarian team, the team succeeded a few days ago in winning the German Super Cup at the expense of Leipzig, 5 to 3 in a match that knew the brilliance of Senegalese newcomer Sadio Mane.
Ballack: Bayern have the advantage
Former German international Michael Ballack said that despite Borussia Dortmund’s strong deals this season, Dortmund are not on the same level with Bayern Munich. Ballack added, in statements carried by the German “Sport” website: “Because of what Bayern did in the past years, it is natural to become champions… Bayern is the favorite team (to win the title).”
In the same context, Sebastian Keil, sporting director of Borussia Dortmund, asked the fans to show “a bit of realism” in the pursuit of the title since 2012, adding in statements reported by (AFP) that “Bayern earns 285 million euros more in revenue than we do.” Roughly speaking, they will invest twice as much as we have in their team this season.”
Ballack sees Bayern Munich as the favorite team to win the title, archive photo.
The crowd is the biggest winner
Bayern Munich’s victory in the Bundesliga title in recent years has caused the German League to lose some of its attractiveness, as the winning genes of the Bavarian team helped to resolve the title early and at other times return from behind and stand again on the podium.
And the Borussia Dortmund deals will significantly increase the intensity of the competition. Although deals may not outweigh him by winning the title that has been absent from the team’s coffers since 2012, football remains a game that it is difficult to predict exactly what it will carry with it in the coming days.
It is certain that the Bundesliga fans will be the biggest winner from the intensification of the German League competition, and the acquisition of greater attractiveness for a league that has produced many stars in the world of the round witch.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Sadio Mane from Liverpool to Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich succeeded in achieving a lucrative deal to include Senegalese star Sadio Mane from Liverpool to its ranks. Bayern Munich paid about 40 million euros, including additions, to obtain the services of this player, who would compensate Robert Lewandowski, in the event of his departure.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Mario Gotze from Eindhoven to Frankfurt
One of the world champions returns to the Bundesliga, it is Mario Goetze, the top scorer in the 2014 World Cup final against Argentina. After two years at PSV Eindhoven, the 30-year-old joins Eintracht Frankfurt. The transfer fee of the striker ranges between three and four million euros
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Erling Haaland bids farewell to Dortmund
The Norwegian will leave Borussia Dortmund for a sum of 75 million euros to Manchester City. His score is impressive, as he scored 85 goals in 88 matches. And the only title in Dortmund’s colors is the German Football Association Cup in 2021. It is expected that his score of goals for Manchester City will be greater.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Sebastian Haller from Amsterdam to Dortmund
As compensation for Haaland’s services comes from Ajax Amsterdam Sebastian Haller to Borussia Dortmund. The Ivory Coast player knows the Bundesliga before, as he played for Eintracht Frankfurt when he scored successes from 2017 to 2019 with Luka Jovic and Ante Rebic. The transfer fee for this player is 36 million euros. In the Dutch league, Haller scored 21 goals in 31 matches with Ajax.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Karim Adeyemi accompanies Haller to Dortmund
Haller will be in the ranks of Borussia Dortmund, a companion striker for Karim Adimi, who announced his move an hour after the conclusion of the Haaland transfer deal. This 20-year-old player moves for about 30 million euros from Salzburg to Dortmund on a contract until 2027.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Niklas Zule turns his back on the Bundesliga champion
Dortmund’s defense line receives strong support with the assignment of Niklas Zule, without any compensation amount. The German national team player is leaving Bayern Munich because he does not feel confident and appreciated there. In Dortmund, he will try to “not win Bayern Munich the title for the eleventh time.” Bayern goalkeeper Neuer expressed his disappointment, saying, “This upset us all, Niklas is leaving, we will miss him.”
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Nico Schlutterbeek from Freiburg to Dortmund
Together with Zule, Nico Schlutterbeek will form a strong duo in the Dortmund defense line, as the former Freiburg player, whose transfer cost is about 20 million euros, imposed himself against his competitors, led by Hummels. The 22-year-old is looking forward to “maximum success” and says he wants to challenge Bayern Munich.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Nosair Mazraoui from Ajax to Bayern Munich
With Ajax Amsterdam right wing defender Nosair Mazraoui, the Bavarians have won a player their coach Julian Nagelsmann wanted. Mazraoui, born in the Netherlands, plays for the Moroccan national team. This 24-year-old player received offers from several European teams, he chose Bayern from Yinha, who obtained his services without financial compensation for Ajax, and gave him a contract until 2026.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Ryan Gravenberg also leaves Ajax Amsterdam
In addition to Mazraoui, the Bavarians bring his colleague in Amsterdam, Ryan Gravenberg, and the Dutch national team player would strengthen the Bayern Munich center, and he signed a contract until 2027. “Ryan Grafenberg is a worthy young player, many big European clubs wanted to win,” he said. Bayern Munich president Oliver Kahn.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Adam Hluzik from Prague to Leverkusen
Czech striker Adam Hluczek is desirable at the international level. This 19-year-old striker in the ranks of Sparta Prague has been playing since September 2020 with his country and participated in the European Nations Cup in 2021. He signed a five-year contract with Bayern Leverkusen, where he can play alongside his compatriot Patrik Schick. According to transfer market sources, this capacity cost Bayern Leverkusen 19 million euros.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Lucas Alario leaves Leverkusen for Frankfurt
Another striker leaving Leverkusen is Argentine Lucas Alario, who will join Eintracht Frankfurt on a contract until 2025. In 2017, Alario moved from Buenos Aires to Leverkusen, scoring 58 goals in 164 games.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Xavier Schlager from Wolfsburg to Leipzig
Full perseverance is assured with 24-year-old Austrian Xavier Schlager, who does not shy away from a duel even if he sometimes loses. In September 2021, he ruptured the cruciate ligament against Leipzig, and thus missed half of the season. But it seems that officials in Leipzig admire him and will pay 12 million euros for his services with a contract until 2026.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Alexander Schvulu from Hertha to Schalke 04
Goalkeeper Alexander Schvulu did not protect Hertha Berlin’s net because of muscle tension, and was forced to watch the matches of his team’s match in the play-off and relegation against Hamburg from the stands, where Hertha ensured his survival in the first division. After two years in Berlin, the former Freiburg player is borrowed by Schalke 04, who is close to joining him in 2020.
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The most prominent summer transfers in the Bundesliga
Corentin Tolisso leaves Bayern to ..?
French national team player Corentin Tolisso, who moved in 2017 for a record amount in the Bundesliga at the time, 41.5 million euros from Olympique Lyon to Munich, was often injured, and his contract will not be extended. The 27-year-old, who won 14 titles with Bayern Munich, has not yet found a new club!
