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Manuel Locatelli has signed a new contract at Juventus after being rewarded for his strong performances over the last… The post Pundit insists that Locatelli deserved his new contract – appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Resurgent Bayern Munich attacker Serge Gnabry's World Cup campaign is in jeopardy due to an adductor injury in his thigh.

Adrien Rabiot has established as one of the best players at AC Milan, becoming an undisputed starter under head coach Massimiliano Allegri. Following his strong performances, the Frenchman was reportedly approached with an offer to join the Saudi Pro League. Following the arrival of Massimiliano Allegri, AC Milan secured the signing of Adrien Rabiot, who had been impressing at Olympique de Marseille. Under the Italian, the Frenchman rediscovered his best form, becoming a key figure for the Rossoneri throughout the season. As one of the team’s most important players, he was reportedly tempted to leave in the summer of 2026 after receiving a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League. According to Nicolò Schira, via X, Adrien Rabiot has received a formal approach from the Saudi Pro League. In an effort to convince him to join, the Frenchman was offered a three-year contract with a very high salary—something the Rossoneri can not match. However, with a contract running until 2028 with AC Milan, he has decided to reject any offers, aiming to continue his tenure with the club. As a central figure for Massimiliano Allegri, Rabiot has established as one of the most important players in the squad, alongside Luka Modrić. With 2,281 minutes played, the Frenchman is among the team’s most utilized players, playing a key role in orchestrating the attack. He has also contributed five goals and five assists. However, his impact goes beyond the statistics, as he has become an undisputed leader within the team. While Adrien Rabiot has become a key figure for the Rossoneri, fans are still expecting a greater impact from him in the final third. As a box-to-box midfielder, he consistently gets into the box, but has yet to be truly decisive in terms of goalscoring. That said, it is not solely down to the player, as the squad as a whole has struggled to deliver a high-level attacking output. As a result, AC Milan are reportedly already preparing a key midfield reinforcement. Adrien Rabiot of AC Milan Report: AC Milan look to reinforce Rabiot with Leon Goretzka At the start of the 2025–26 season, the Rossoneri delivered a solid run of form, even reaching the top of Serie A. However, the drop in performance from Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leão exposed the team’s overall level. Looking to strengthen Adrien Rabiot’s impact for next season, AC Milan are reportedly prioritizing the signing of Leon Goretzka, who could be an ideal complement to the squad. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, head coach Massimiliano Allegri has made the signing of Leon Goretzka his top priority. After offering him a €5M-per-season salary and a three-year contract, AC Milan are hoping to secure his arrival, viewing him as an experienced and reliable profile. However, the Rossoneri would likely need to qualify for the 2026–27 UEFA Champions League, as the German is keen to compete at the highest level. With Goretzka’s potential arrival, Adrien Rabiot would gain stronger defensive support, allowing him greater freedom to express his attacking qualities. At the same time, the German midfielder also has the ability to contribute offensively, providing an additional threat in front of goal. Securing his addition to the squad could significantly boost Milan’s competitiveness, while also helping unlock the best version of Rabiot under Allegri.

L'allenatore rossonero parla in conferenza stampa alla vigilia della trasferta di Verona.

Bianconeri molto attivi sul mercato dei centrocampisti.

By: Isak Möller The summer is fast approaching and while most of the focus is on the season finale, plans have also begun for the 2026-27 campaign, with three proper reinforcements expected. Gazzetta dello Sport reported this morning that Milan aren’t really worried about losing Allegri to the national team or another club this summer. They intend to […] The post GdS: A new spine with three signings – how Milan could line up in 2026-27 appeared first on SempreMilan.

Due mesi e mezzo all'apertura del mercato, i direttori sportivi si stanno già muovendo per costruire le squadre per la prossima stagione. Fondamentale, nel caso del Milan, garantirsi la qualificazione alla Champions League per poter avere più margine di manovra senza dover ricorrere necessariamente al player trading. Alcuni big sono già su piazza, non rinnovando il proprio contratto in scadenza. Uno di questi è Leon Goretzka che dopo 8 stagioni chiuderà la sua avventura al Bayern Monaco. E considerando i dubbi sulla conferma di Luka Modric, il tedesco garantirebbe qualità ed esperienza ad altissimi livelli. L'ideale per giocare il massimo torneo continentale. E pur essendo solo aprile, i bookmakers si sono già attivati per lanciare le quote trasferimento Goretzka al Milan.

By: Oliver Fisher Just a month ago, AC Milan seemed destined for a very positive season, with the title still a dream within reach and top four almost certain. After triumphing in the derby against Inter on March 8th, the Rossoneri were just seven points off the top of the table, consolidating their position in the top four. […] The post CM: Revenues, renewals and budget – what changes for Milan without Champions League appeared first on SempreMilan.

Qualifying for the Champions League league phase requires significant investment, but the financial rewards far outweigh the initial costs,… The post How much Juventus stand to gain from Champions League qualification appeared first on Juvefc.com.

Emozioni e spettacolo al ritorno degli ottavi di finale in Champions League.

By: Oliver Fisher All of AC Milan’s previous certainties went up in smoke inside 37 first-half minutes in their damaging defeat to Udinese. The build-up to the game was dominated by the attacking struggles that Milan are enduring, which then gave rise to the news that Massimiliano Allegri was considering a switch to playing with three forwards, removing […] The post Evolution not revolution: The tweaks Allegri must make to get Milan over the line appeared first on SempreMilan.

Milan, Allegri deve centrare la Champions League per non depotenziare il progetto: ecco cosa rischia

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan are one of the clubs keeping an eye on Issa Doumbia, who is continuing to make a name for himself at Venezia. Calciomercato.com write that in Venezia’s long pursuit of a return to Serie A, there’s one player whose performances are giving Giovanni Stroppa a huge boost. That player is Doumbia, who operates […] The post CM: Milan among clubs keen on Venezia sensation labelled the ‘Italian Pogba’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan have put forward their bid to Leon Goretzka and they are now waiting for a response from the midfielder. According to Corriere dello Sport, Milan are awaiting Goretzka’s reply ‘with confidence’. The Rossoneri made their move well in advance a few weeks ago, submitting a verbal offer which was a three-year deal worth […] The post CorSport: Milan await response from Goretzka ‘with confidence’ – the offer tables appeared first on SempreMilan.

The 2. Bundesliga has long served as the ultimate finishing school for German football’s most refined exports, but rarely does a talent emerge with the sheer structural poise of Noel Aseko. Currently on loan at Hannover 96 from Bayern Munich, the 20-year-old has spent the 2025/2026 campaign evolving from a promising youth prospect into the […] The post Noel Aseko Scout Report At Hannover 96 2025/2026: Bayern Munich’s Next Midfield Engine – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Juventus CEO Damien Comolli vowed that they’ll have an ambitious summer, with or without the UEFA Champions League, and that the top players are attracted by their project. The Bianconeri are attempting to set up several free agent additions, but aren’t close to securing any of them. The post Juventus Trailing in Most of Their Ongoing Negotiations appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

By: Oliver Fisher The meeting between AC Milan and Juventus is less than two weeks away, but the two clubs are already doing battle. Juve’s hard-fought win over Atalanta and Milan’s devastating home defeat against Udinese mean the Bianconeri are eyeing third place, while the Rossoneri need to manage their decline and cling onto a Champions League spot. […] The post GdS: Two shared targets, one common goal – Milan and Juventus locked in on and off-field battle appeared first on SempreMilan.

Youssouf Fofana is having a solid season, but Milan will be open to evaluating the offers for him in the summer. He has alternated between dynamic performances to boneheaded misses in the box but has always been shielded and utilized regularly by Massimiliano Allegri. The post Milan Establish Rich Price Tag for Midfield Cornerstone appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

By: Ben Dixon AC Milan are going to make an attempt to sign Andy Robertson in the summer, given he is leaving Liverpool at the end of his contract. It is not a surprise to see Milan linked to Robertson. Perhaps if you’d made the suggestion last January, the reaction would be different. In recent times, though, the […] The post Mediaset: Milan competing with Spurs, Celtic, Rangers and Napoli for Robertson move appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Oliver Fisher Matteo Moretto has confirmed that AC Milan could listen to offers for Youssouf Fofana this summer, despite his importance. With the end of the season drawing ever closer, the first discussions about the summer transfer market have already begun. The Milan management are making their assessments ahead of the mercato, with several players from the […] The post Moretto: Midfielder ‘hasn’t adapted very well to Allegri’s Milan’ and could be sold – the situation appeared first on SempreMilan.

Leon Goretzka, Maximilian Mittelstädt and Moritz Nicolas were among the star Fantasy performers on Matchday 29.

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany believes breaking the Bundesliga record for most goals in a season is “simply part of our team”. The league leaders thrashed St. Pauli 5-0 on Saturday, courtesy of goals from Jamal Musiala, Leon Goretzka, Raphael Guerreiro, Michael Olise and Nicolas Jackson. Bayern have scored 105 in this Bundesliga campaign, the […] The post ´That´s simply part of Bayern´ – Kompany thrilled to break Bundesliga goals record appeared first on Soccer News.

Bayern Munich added another big record to their ever-growing list as they dispatched St. Pauli 5-0 on Matchday 29 to become the highest scoring Bundesliga team ever, overtaking the iconic Bayern team of 1971/72. What made the result even more impressive was that victory came courtesy of a significantly rotated team as the Bavarians continue to fight on three fronts.

No Harry Kane, no problem. The English superstar was an unused substitute as Bayern Munich thrashed St Pauli 5-0 on Saturday. Jamal Musiala opened the scoring for the Bavarian giants in the ninth m…

Goretzka hits leaders’ 102nd goal in 5-0 win at St Pauli Ferran Torres double helps Barcelona beat Espanyol 4-1 Bayern Munich crushed hosts St Pauli 5-0 in the Bundesliga to set an all-time season scoring record while also extending their lead at the top to 12 points with five games left to play. The Bavarian club, who host Real Madrid on Wednesday in their Champions League quarter-final second leg after their 2-1 win in Spain, are within touching distance of the league title on 76 points, with second-placed Borussia Dortmund stuck on 64 after their 1-0 home loss to Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayern Munich have set a new Bundesliga all-time, single-season goal record of 105 and counting after beating St. Pauli 5-0 on Matchday 29.

Christian Pulisic's status at Milan has come under renewed scrutiny as Massimiliano Allegri begins shaping his vision for the seasons ahead, with potential arrivals like Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka already entering the conversation. Christian Pulisic‘s status at Milan has come under renewed scrutiny as Massimiliano Allegri begins shaping his vision for the seasons ahead, with potential arrivals like Robert Lewandowski and Leon Goretzka already entering the conversation. Christian Pulisic finds himself at the center of a shifting project, one that could redefine his role within the club. The Rossoneri enter another decisive summer with clear priorities, as Allegri looks to reshape the attacking structure while maintaining defensive stability. The club has improved at the back, but its offensive output has often fallen short of expectations. This imbalance has forced the management to explore high-profile reinforcements, with Lewandowski emerging as a leading candidate to transform the attack. At the same time, the coach has already identified a core group of ten players who will form the backbone of the 2026-27 project. These include key figures across the pitch, from leadership in goal to reliability in defense and consistency in midfield. The idea is to build continuity while selectively upgrading areas that have underperformed. The club’s immediate future hinges heavily on qualification for the UEFA Champions League. Allegri has repeatedly emphasized its importance, not only for prestige but also for financial stability. Missing out on the competition could cost Milan an estimated $70-82 million, significantly impacting transfer plans and wage flexibility, as per La Gazzetta dello Sport. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan in action during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio 1913 This financial reality directly affects potential arrivals like Lewandowski and Goretzka. Top players are far more likely to join a club competing at the highest European level, and without that platform, Milan risks losing both targets and current stars. The domino effect could reshape the squad more dramatically than initially planned. Can Pulisic prove his value when it matters most? It is in this context that Christian Pulisic’s situation becomes particularly delicate. The American started the season strongly, scoring eight league goals between August and December, but his form has sharply declined in 2026, with no goals since the end of last year. This prolonged drought has raised concerns about his long-term role in the squad. Once seen as a key attacking pillar, Pulisic has struggled to maintain consistency, and injuries have further disrupted his rhythm. The current run of over 100 days without a goal has only intensified the pressure. Christian Pulisic of AC Milan looks on prior a Serie A match Yet, within this uncertainty lies opportunity. Upcoming matches present a chance for Pulisic to rediscover his scoring touch and remind the coaching staff of his value. A strong performance could shift the narrative, especially as Allegri evaluates who can be trusted in decisive moments. Does Pulisic belong in Allegri’s plans? Despite his struggles, the American star has not been excluded from Allegri’s plans, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports. The manager still considers him an important part of the attacking setup, particularly for his versatility and creativity. Even amid declining form, he remains Milan’s second-top scorer and is expected to feature prominently next season. The list of guaranteed players also includes names like Mike Maignan, Matteo Gabbia, and Adrien Rabiot, forming a spine of reliability across the team. Around them, Allegri aims to build a competitive unit capable of challenging domestically and in Europe. Pulisic’s inclusion suggests that the club still believes in his ability to contribute at a high level.

By: Oliver Fisher AC Milan need Champions League football for many reasons, but perhaps the most important is the money that it would bring. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, Massimiliano Allegri’s constant references to the top European competition are well founded. It’s not just a matter of prestige or personal satisfaction: the Rossoneri’s immediate future hinges primarily […] The post GdS: Lewandowski, Goretzka, Pulisic – what Champions League football could mean for Milan appeared first on SempreMilan.

Juventus and Luciano Spalletti have long decided to stick together, and they chose to make it official this week, right before another pivotal clash in the UEFA Champions League race, as the Bianconeri will take on Atalanta on Sunday. The coach has signed a two-year contract. The post Spalletti Formally Prolongs His Contract with Juventus appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

Milan have prepared their offer for Leon Goretzka, who might decide on his future sooner than anticipated, and they’ll be in the running for Robert Lewandowski if his demands are somewhat reasonable. The Rossoneri are willing to tender a three-year contract with €5M wages. The post Milan Keep Pursuing Bayern Munich and Barcelona Aces appeared first on The Cult of Calcio.

After numerous inconsistencies, AC Milan are preparing for a revolution in their roster, targeting Leon Goretzka. To secure his arrival for the 2026–27 season, the Rossoneri are reportedly preparing a formal contract offer worth €5 million. Throughout the season, AC Milan have struggled to find consistency in their performances, accumulating a series of draws and criticism of their play. In response, they are targeting radical changes to their squad, identifying Leon Goretzka’s arrival as their marquee reinforcement. Seeking to secure his signing for the 2026–27 season, the Rossoneri are reportedly preparing a formal contract offer worth €5 million. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri are determined to pursue the signing of Leon Goretzka as free agent from Bayern Munich, offering him a three-year contract worth €5 million per season. With this, they are making their best possible offer to the German, outbidding his suitors by offering more years and a significantly stronger overall package. Despite this, the 31-year-old midfielder has not made a final decision. AC Milan are not the only club interested in Goretzka’s signing, as Juventus, Arsenal, Atlético Madrid, Napoli, Inter Milan, and Fenerbahçe are also in the race. For this reason, the Rossoneri must not only present a strong salary offer, but also a competitive sporting project. Securing a place in the UEFA Champions League could be a first step, but they would also need to promise further changes to their squad. Leon Goretzka may boost AC Milan midfield consistency Massimiliano Allegri has decided to rely on Luka Modrić and Adrien Rabiot as key pieces in midfield. Nevertheless, the Rossoneri have struggled to find consistency, remaining lacking in creativity and attacking threat. Given this, the potential arrival of Leon Goretzka could be a significant boost for the team, as he could bring balance and provide creative freedom. Leon Goretzka of FC Bayern Munich replaces Joshua Kimmich. As a box-to-box profile, Goretzka would arrive to occupy the base of AC Milan’s midfield alongside Modrić. With this, he could offer greater defensive balance during matches, which could relieve Rabiot of responsibilities and allow him to shine more offensively. In addition, the German could be key in counterattacks, offering the kind of offensive contribution that Ruben Loftus-Cheek used to provide at his best. Goretzka lack of playing time could pose challenge at AC Milan Unlike previous seasons, Leon Goretzka has become a rotational player at Bayern Munich. In the current campaign, he has played 1,835 minutes, mostly coming on as a substitute for Aleksandar Pavlović, completing 90 minutes only a few times. Given this, he has seen a noticeable drop in his level, showing his lack of continuity. For this reason, AC Milan could face the challenge of restoring the best version of the 31-year-old star.

His Bayern team-mate Gnabry was wearing them on the pitch after the late win against Freiburg, and there was a poster with Goretzka topless

Bayern Munich’s dramatic late win in Freiburg on Saturday was an occasion to remember for a number of reasons – not least for the team’s unusual post-match celebrations.

Bayern to Battle PSG in Club World Cup Quarter Final Bayern Munich made their way into the next round of the FIFA Club World Cup following a thrilling 4-2 victory over Flamengo. The Bundesliga side will face a tougher test, though, in the quarter-final as they set to meet the reigning Champions League winner, Paris […] The post Bayern to Battle PSG in Club World Cup Quarter Final appeared first on 1000Goals.com: Football Betting, Highlights, and More - Your Ultimate Destination for Exciting Football Action.

Jimbo’s got his European gang alongside him as James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Julien Laurens look back on the latest action across the continent - and look ahead to matchday seven in the Champions League. We begin with a look ahead to some of those key UCL ties, including Wednesday night’s heavyweight 25th v 22nd battle between PSG and Manchester City. Plus, Liverpool look to make it seven wins from seven when they host high-flying Lille and Villa make the trip to Monaco. There was late drama in Serie A as Romelu Lukaku scored the winner in a 3-2 victory in Bergamo to further derail Atalanta’s hopes of a first Scudetto. It means Antonio Conte’s side are three points clear at the top of the table, but have played a game more than chasers Inter Milan who picked up their own 3-1 win over Empoli to keep up the pressure. Over in La Liga, promoted Leganes pulled off yet another shock as they ended Atlético Madrid’s club-record 15-game winning run. It’s a result that handed the advantage over to Real - with Mbappé and co fighting back from conceding after just 28 seconds to beat Las Palmas 4-1. In Germany, Bayern Munich’s lead at the top stays at four points after forgotten man Leon Goretzka bagged a brace in their 3-2 win over Wolfsburg. Chasers Leverkusen made it 11 wins in a row, with lateness no problem this week for Florian Wirtz who got an assist and brace of his own in their victory over Monchengladbach - an 11th win in a row in all competitions for the reigning champions. Plus, could a certain former Manchester United manager be parachuted in to save Dortmund as their season continues to implode? And in France, you guessed it… PSG’s unbeaten run continues - this time coming from behind to beat Lens 2-1 and extend their lead at the top of the table to nine points. That’s after closest challengers Marseille were held to a 1-1 draw by Strasbourg. Produced by Lucy Oliva. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moments of the weekend (00.45) • PART 2: Champions League previews (12.30) • PART 3: Serie A review - Napoli beat Atalanta to strengthen title hopes (23.25) • PART 4: La Liga review - Atleti’s 15-match winning run over as Real go top (36.25) • PART 5: Bundesliga review - Big trouble for Dortmund as Leverkusen keep winning (41.10) • PART 6: Ligue 1 review - PSG’s lead stretched to nine points (51.25) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Mark Chapman is alongside The Athletic’s Raphael Honigstein and Seb Stafford-Bloor after a hectic finale to the Bundesliga season in which Bayern Munich pipped Borussia Dortmund to the title. The reigning Bavarian champions acted quickly, relieving Hasan Salihamidzic and Oliver Kahn of their duties as their rebuild begins. Meanwhile, it was another emotional collapse for Dortmund as they failed to snatch Bayern’s crown. So what next for Bayern and Dortmund, and… their stars like Jude Bellingham, Leon Goretzka. Also, who could they bring in this summer? The panel answer all. Produced by Abi Paterson and Mike Stavrou. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming up today, host Mark Chapman & David Ornstein discuss issues surrounding Mikel Arteta's first year at Arsenal after a terrible start to the Premier League season. The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell will join us to detail the inside on Paul Pogba’s time at Manchester United and what might happen next.. And our German writer Rafa Honigstein will be with us to discuss the future of Leipzig’s Dayot Upamecano & his exclusive interview with Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Champions League is back and so too are Musa and Ryan, who begin with discussing Shakhtar Donetsk’s incredible 3-2 win against Real Madrid, despite being without 13 first-team players who tested positive for COVID-19 (03:57). They touch on Inter and Gladbach’s 2-2 draw (15:27), before once again reiterating to always watch Atalanta (17:57). There’s chat about turbo Bayern and turbo Leon Goretzka (21:18), Manchester United’s win in Paris (25:26), RB Leipzig’s goal machine (31:51), and Manchester City, plus another Gio Reyna assist to Erling Haaland, and a roundup of the rest of the Champions League action (34:02). They then answer a question on how they feel about the tournament’s return (41:32) and look forward to this weekend’s El Clásico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.