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- Nov 4, 2018
Guardiola: I never asked for Messi.
Pep Guardiola has revealed since he left Barcelona he has never asked his bosses for Lionel Messi’s services. Guardiola has quashed rumours linking his side with the Barca star as he said he has never tried to sign Lionel Messi at Bayern Munich and Manchester City. Guardiola said as Sky Sports published: "When I left Barcelona and I went to Bayern Munich, and now Manchester City, I never asked Lionel Messi to come and join. "I never went to the clubs and said 'I want this pla
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- Nov 1, 2018
Liverpool great hails Shaqiri.
Xherdan Shaqiri has received praise from Liverpool legend John Aldridge, who labbled the winger as Jurgen Klopp's best summer business. Shaqiri has added quality in depth for the Merseyside club since his move from Stoke to Anfield during the summer transfer window. Liverpool also signed Alisson and midfielders Naby Keita and Fabinho. However, the Reds legend Aldridge has given the former Inter Milan and Bayern Munich ace his backing to continue his impressive impact on the t
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- Oct 16, 2018
Ancelotti: Mbappe is 'very dangerous.
Napoli head coach Carlo Ancelotti has lauded Kylian Mbappe, labeling the Paris Saint-Germain teenager as 'a no-frills guy'. The former AC Milan, Chelsea and Real Madrid boss reckons Mbappe, who is a nominee for the 2018 Ballon d'Or award, is a “fast and effective” player. "Mbappe is a nice player, very fast; but there are a lot of fast players, the difference is he can be both fast and effective at the same time," the Italian said as Goal quoted. "Whatever he does, he's very
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- Sep 12, 2018
Jerome Boateng reveals what he told Jose Mourinho.
Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has revealed he personally spoke to Jose Mourinho before deciding not to join Manchester United. The Germany international said he had enquiries from Ligue 1 champions PSG as well as United during the summer, but he feels completely contented at the Allianz Arena. "I had enquiries from Paris-Saint Germain and Manchester United, and I considered them," Boateng told Bild. "Not because I wanted to leave Bayern Munich by all means. It was no
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- Aug 23, 2018
Lewandowski on why he thought of leaving Bayern.
Lewandowsk will never mess with Bayern. I felt no protection from Bayern earlier, says Poland international. Robert Lewandowski has quashed rumours linking him with a move away from Bayern Munich this summer, but has revealed why the thought of a move crossed his mind earlier. While speaking to German tabloid Bild, the former Dortmund striker said: "In April, May, almost everyone shot me. I felt no protection from the club. I felt alone. I scored no goals in two or three impo
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- Aug 19, 2018
Boateng exit '50-50'.
Jerome Boateng has a "50-50" chance of leaving Bayern Munich, club president Uli Hoeness confirmed. The Germany defender, who has been constantly linked with a move away from the Allianz Arena, could join Ligue 1 champions Paris St-Germain this summer. Hoeness told Sky Germany: "The chances of a transfer are 50-50. Jerome told [Bayern chairman] Karl-Heinz Rummenigge that he wants to move. If the player wants to leave and we have alternatives, then you have to deal with them.
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- Aug 7, 2018
"I will work hard to bring joy to the Barcelona fans,” says Vidal.
Barcelona have signed Chile midfield ace Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The 31-year-old, who has won three Bundesliga titles, one German Cup and two German Super Cups at Bayern, was presented by the La Liga champions on Monday. "I've come here to bring a lot of energy on to the pitch. Joining Barca is a step up for me," he said as fcbarcelona.com reported. "I will work hard to bring joy to the Barcelona fans." Bayern thanked V
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- Aug 3, 2018
Bayern Munich chief rules out move for Manchester United star
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge have ruled out a move for wantaway Manchester United forward Anthony Martial. The 22-year-old has fallen out with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford and he looks set to be heading towards the exit doors at Old Trafford this summer. The German champions had been linked with a swap deal involving defender Jerome Boateng, but Rummenigge has denied the Bundesliga club are interested. "We have four wingers: Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben, Kings
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- Aug 1, 2018
Bayern CEO: Lewandowski not for sale.
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski will not be sold, says chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenige. The Poland international has been linked with top aides across Europe including Real Madrid and Chelsea in this transfer window. "With Robert, we clearly want to send a signal to people within and outside the club: Bayern Munich are completely different to other clubs who get weak when certain sums are mentioned," said Rummenigge. "We are completely satisfied with him, and in his po
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- Jul 30, 2018
Koovac: Lewandowski will stay.
Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac beleives Robert Lewandowski will continue plying his trade at the Allianz Arena. The striker's agent has claimed Lewandowski is ready to secure a move away from the German champions, but Kovac doesn't think that will be the case. He told Sky Germany: "There's nothing new with Robert, it's clear that he will not leave this club because we have a top striker and we certainly do not want to relinquish him or give him away. "We want to achieve
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- Jul 29, 2018
Guardiola in the dark over Mahrez injury.
City's new £60m signing from was taken off injured in the first half. Guardiola did not know about the condition of Mahrez. Pep Guardiola was unable to provide any details about the extent of Riyad Mahrez's injury. The Algeria international who secured a move from Leicester City to the Etihad this summer got injured in Man City's 3-2 win over Bayern Munich. The Citizens sealed the win as they fought back from two goals down against the Bundesliga champions. Speaking after the
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- Jul 24, 2018
James Rodriguez: I'm happy at Bayern.
James appeared 39 times in all competitions for Bayern last season. Colombia star won't cut short his loan deal to return to Madrid this summer. James Rodriguez has quashed rumours about his future by saying he is 'very happy' at Bayern Munich. The 27-year-old currently has a season (out of his two-year loan agreement) left to spend at Bayern, who have the option to purchase James permanently for a reported EUR42million in 2019. "So far, I'm still here and I've had a spectacu
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- Jul 22, 2018
James Rodriguez to complete loan deal.
Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says that James Rodriguez will not be leaving the The Bavarians in this transfer window. The Colombia international has a year-loan left on his current deal at the Allianz Arena from Real Madrid, and will be seeing it out according to Rummenigge. "Many things coming from Spain are not true," said Rummenigge told Kicker. "He will play for sure this season, and I expect that he will play for Bayern." #Bayern #Rmfc #LaLiga
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- May 19, 2018
Los Blancos 'Really Interested' in David Alaba.
REAL MADRID KEEN ON ALABA Real Madrid are "really interested" in Bayern Munich left-back David Alaba, according to the defender’s father and agent, George Alaba. Alaba Snr told AS: "Everyone knows that Real Madrid are really interested in David, but we can’t say anything right now. “We’ll see what happens in the summer. Now isn’t the moment to discuss who is interested in him. Everyone already knows of Madrid’s interest, it’s no secret. But right now there’s nothing to say. H
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- May 11, 2018
Bayern Munich chief: 'We are very fortunate to have Lewandowski.'
‘LEWANDOWSKI WILL BE AT BAYERN NEXT SEASON’ Robert Lewandowski will be at Bayern Munich next season, according to The Bavarians chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Rumours has it that the 29-year-old, who is under contract until 2021, is keen to secure a move to Real Madrid this summer but Rummenigge says the Poland international will be staying at the Allianz Arena. He told AS: “We are very fortunate to have Lewandowski and even more that he has signed a long contract with us. T
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