Freund extends until 2029
Bayern Munich have extended sporting director Christoph Freund’s contract until 30 June 2029. The 49‑year‑old, who joined from Red Bull Salzburg in summer 2023, has overseen two Bundesliga titles and the 2025/26 DFB‑Cup; club leaders praised his work on youth integration and long‑term planning.
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Schlotterbeck launches line
Borussia Dortmund centre‑back Nico Schlotterbeck has launched the ‘Art of Defense’ collection through the club shop. The range — tracksuit, T‑shirts, cap and flip‑flops priced around €25–€100 — uses hand‑drawn game scenes and heat‑map motifs inspired by his playing style. Schlotterbeck returned from injury in Dortmund’s 3‑0 win over Paderborn.
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Ebnoutalib in Germany mix
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Younes Ebnoutalib has made a fast start to 2026/27, with three goals and an assist in early Bundesliga games and an opening‑day hat‑trick in a 3‑3 draw with Union. The 23‑year‑old’s pace, aerial presence and finishing have put him on Jürgen Klopp’s radar as Germany reshape their forward options.
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Treu earns Klopp contact
Freiburg right‑back Philipp Treu earned a video call from Germany coach Jürgen Klopp after a strong start to the season. The 25‑year‑old, uncapped at senior level, has become a key figure for SC Freiburg and is now on the fringe of a first full Germany call‑up thanks to his defensive reliability and attacking support.
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Stuttgart attack under spotlight
Ahead of their clash with Borussia Dortmund, VfB Stuttgart’s attacking credentials were highlighted as both sides boast potent forwards. Deniz Undav — Stuttgart’s World Cup top scorer with three goals in 2026 — has not scored for the club since May, but head coach Sebastian Hoeneß remains confident he will regain his form.
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El Mala and Keidel rising
Bundesliga profiles put 1. FC Köln’s Saïd El Mala and SV Elversberg’s Felix Keidel among the youngsters Klopp may consider. El Mala registered 18 goal involvements for Köln last season; Keidel, who joined Elversberg in summer 2025, has started every Bundesliga game this term and shown versatility across defence and midfield.
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