Switzerland - Basel: UEFA EURO 2008 - Quarter-Final, Portugal v Germany 2:3 - assistant coach Hans-Dieter Flick (R) of Germany and goalkeeper coach Andreas KoepkePhoto by Team 2 Sportphoto/ullstein bild via Getty ImagesRöhl has signed a three-year contract while Köpke will leave after seventeen years with the DFB.Per a release from DFB, Danny Röhl and Marcus Sorg have been announced as new Bundestrainer Hansi Flick’s assistant coaches at Germany national team. Former Bayern Munich video analyst Röhl has penned a deal that will run until 2024, the year in which Germany hosts the next edition of European Championship.“I am delighted that Danny Röhl is joining me in the DFB coaching team,” said Flick in a statement issued on DFB’s website. “I am delighted to have two proven experts in Danny Röhl and Marcus Sorg by my side for the challenges ahead with the national team.”ℹ️ Danny #Röhl follows Hansi #Flick from @FCBayernEN to work alongside Marcus #Sorg as a further assistant coach https://t.co/gJ1t8Rq1P7#DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/0DijGerCSw— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) July 7, 2021Meanwhile, Andreas Köpke will be leaving Die Mannschaft after seventeen years of service. The news will come as a surprise considering that the 59-year old was expected to remain the goalkeeping coach for captain Manuel Neuer and co. under Flick.Germany v Argentina: 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Final Photo by Lars Baron - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images“I am convinced that Hansi Flick will be able to continue in that vein and lead Germany to glory once again. However, that requires some fresh impetus, which is why I have decided to step away,” explained Köpke. “I wish Hansi and his team all the best and good luck for the challenges ahead.”Germany will announce Köpke’s successor in the coming weeks.

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FC Bayern Muenchen v Borussia Moenchengladbach - BundesligaPhoto by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty ImagesIt will be fascinating to see this Germany squad play under Hansi Flick.Former Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick has named his first squad for Germany and the former sextuple-winning manager looks like he has lived up to his promise of selecting the best available players.Included in the squad of eight players were Bayern Munich stalwarts Thomas Müller, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Joshua KImmich, Leon Goretzka, Niklas Süle, and Manuel Neuer.Below is the complete list:Unser Kader für die WM-Qualifikationsspiele im September. : , & ❗

Bundestrainer Hansi #Flick im Video-Interview:
➡️ https://t.co/VZsj4DHshu#LIEGER #GERARM #ISLGER #DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/cXzV3EwJgm— Die Mannschaft (@DFB_Team) August 27, 2021There are numerous unexpected call-ups including Thilo Kehrer, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Mahmoud Dahoud.Please feel free to discuss in the comments below.This is how we made out with our predictions:Attack — 10 playersThomas Müller, Bayern MunichSerge Gnabry, Bayern MunichJamal Musiala, Bayern MunichLeroy Sane, Bayern MunichMarco Reus, Borussia DortmundTimo Werner, Chelsea FCKai Havertz, Chelsea FCJonas Hofmann, Borussia MönchengladbachKarim Adeyemi, RB SalzburgKevin Volland, AS MonacoOther candidates:Julian Draxler, Paris Saint-GermainJulian Brandt, Borussia DortmundAmine Younes, Eintracht FrankfurtMario Götze, PSV EindhovenMidfield — 5 playersJoshua Kimmich, Bayern MunichLeon Goretzka, Bayern MunichFlorian Neuhaus, Borussia Mönchengladbachİlkay Gündoğan, Manchester CityFlorian Wirtz, Bayer LeverkusenOther candidates:Emre Can, Borussia DortmundDefense — 8 playersAntonio Rudiger, Chelsea FCNiklas Süle, Bayern MunichMatthias Ginter, Borussia Mönchengladbach*Lukas Klostermann, RB LeipzigMarcel Halstenberg, RB LeipzigRobin Gosens, AtalantaRidle Baku, WolfsburgDavid Raum, HoffenheimOther candidates:Robin Koch, Leeds United*Philipp Max, PSV EindhovenChristian Günter, SC FreiburgNico Schulz, Borussia DortmundMats Hummels, Borussia Dortmund**Jerome Boateng, Free Agent*Ginter has tested positive for COVID-19, which could affect his status. Should Ginter not be selected, Robin Koch would be our pick.**Hummels is out for this selection due to not being 100% while battling a lingering patella injury. Once fully healthy, it is assumed he will rejoin the squad.Goalkeepers — 3 playersManuel Neuer, Bayern MunichMarc-Andre ter Stegen, FC Barcelona***Bernd Leno, ArsenalOther candidates:Kevin Trapp, Eintracht FrankfurtStefan Ortega, Arminia Bielefeld***If Ter Stegen is still battling fitness issues, we will likely see the Neuer-Leno-Trapp trio once more.

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DSC Arminia Bielefeld v Sport-Club Freiburg - BundesligaPhoto by Christof Koepsel/Getty ImagesIn a video interview with the DFB (as captured by Twitter account @iMiaSanMia), former Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick detailed his thought process behind some of the selections he made for his first Germany training camp.“Nico Schlotterbeck played a very good U-21 European Championship. He’s a left-footed player, who I’d like to see in central defense. He’s very flexible, can play in several positions, including midfield,” Flick said. “Thilo Kehrer is back. His coach has confirmed to me that he is in very good shape. David Raum played the U-21 European Championship and the Olympics — he deserved the call-up because we wanted to have a new player on the left side of defense.”While Raum was rumored to be on Flick’s radar, Schlotterback and Kehrer crept in out of the shadows.Unser Kader für die WM-Qualifikationsspiele im September. : , & ❗

Bundestrainer Hansi #Flick im Video-Interview:
➡️ https://t.co/VZsj4DHshu#LIEGER #GERARM #ISLGER #DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/cXzV3EwJgm— Die Mannschaft (@DFB_Team) August 27, 2021Offensively, Flick kept a strong veteran core, but added a few new faces in the attack and in the midfield.“We have two U-21 offensive players with (Karim) Adeyemi and (Florian) Wirtz, the exchange with Stefan Kuntz was very good. Marco Reus is back, with whom I had good conversations,” Flick said.Marc-André ter Stegen did not receive a call, but that was not wholly unexpected. The goalkeeper is still working his way bac into form after an injury.“Marc ter Stegen is not there yet, but he’s on the right track after his injury. We expect him back for the October internationals,” Flick said. “Everyone is happy and excited that things are getting started — we as the coaching staff as well. It’s important that the team shows the enormous qualities that they have.”

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1. FC Koeln v RB Leipzig - BundesligaPhoto by Max Maiwald/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesThere are a lot of familiar faces on Germany’s squad.It’s that time again.Hansi Flick had to make his selections for the next international break and the sextuple-winning manager had eight Bayern Munich players as part of his 23-man squad.Flick went back to many of the same players who helped Germany get back on track in the manager’s first set of games coaching the squad. Here is the official list as released by the DFB:Hansi #Flick's Germany squad for #GERROU and #MKDGER!

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Mon, 11/10, 20:45 CEST#DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/J90BivL9hh— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) October 1, 2021We had already known that Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels (load management), Manchester City’s İlkay Gündoğan (injury), and Atalanta’s Robin Gosens (injury) were not going to be selected.Germany will face Romania on Friday October 8th (2:45PM EST) and North Macedonia on Monday October 11th (2:45PM EST) during its next slate of games.How our predictions faredAttack (12)Thomas Muller, Bayern MunichLeroy Sane, Bayern MunichSerge Gnabry, Bayern MunichJoshua Kimmich, Bayern MunichLeon Goretzka, Bayern MunichJamal Musiala, Bayern MunichMarco Reus, Borussia DortmundTimo Werner, ChelseaKai Havertz, ChelseaFlorian Wirtz, Bayern LeverkusenFlorian Neuhaus, Borussia MonchengladbachKarim Adeyemi, RB SalzburgDefense (10)Niklas Sule, Bayern MunichAntonio Rudiger, ChelseaLukas Klostermann, RB LeipzigMarcel Halstenberg, RB LeipzigMatthias Ginter, Borussia MonchengladbachJonas Hofmann, Borussia Monchengladbach (included as attack on Germany’s list)Ridle Baku, WolfsburgThilo Kehrer, Paris Saint-GermainNico Schlotterbeck, SC FreiburgDavid Raum, HoffenheimGoalkeepers (3)Manuel Neuer, Bayern MunichMarc-Andre ter Stegen, FC BarcelonaBernd Leno, Arsenal

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Training national team before the World Cup qualifierPhoto by Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty ImagesFinally it looks like the German national team might start to rebuild their own identity.The Hansi Flick era for Germany started off in success. The Germans finished off the first international break under their new manager with all nine points and a 12-0 goal difference in those three games. Hansi Flick has ushered in a new era and identity for this national team.It seems as though already, Hansi Flick has a clearer vision for Die Mannschaft in contrast to Joachim Löw’s Germany in recent years which has lacked a clear identity. Flick is in high spirits and is optimistic for the Germans.Hansi Flick maintains personal connections with club managers such as Thomas Tuchel (Chelsea FC), Pep Guardiola (Manchester City), and Mauricio Pochettino (PSG). Since Flick has coached in the Bundesliga as well, he is familiar with those managers as well. Flick has actually said that he wants the Bundesliga coaches to contribute with suggestions.Even the Arminia Bielefeld manager Frank Kramer was encouraged by Flick to make suggestions, even though Bielefeld isn’t providing any German national players. It is clear to everyone that Flick is trying to create a new culture here. He wants the national team to be communicative, cooperative, and collective. Taking a ‘holistic approach’, Flick wants German football to include everyone and be a part of a collective mission for the nation. In this approach, everyone may feel responsible for the success that this team earns.“We can’t point to each other, here the clubs, there the DFB and vice versa. We have to talk to each other,” said Flick to kicker about his new approach to the national team position.Hansi #Flick's Germany squad for #GERROU and #MKDGER!

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Mon, 11/10, 20:45 CEST#DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/J90BivL9hh— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) October 1, 2021With just 13 months to go before the FIFA 2022 World Cup, Flick has a short window to prepare this team and implement this culture. Expectations for Germany will be high after disappointment in the last couple of tournaments. However, if anyone can do it, Hansi can.

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/RSfxQZsVA3KB65wxw0MNPKi8cyA=/0x0:1276x851/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/70099708/1345770936.0.jpg">Germany v Romania - 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier</a>Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty ImagesHansi Flick called up 27 players to Germany, including 8 from Bayern Munich.Former <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> boss Hansi Flick has selected his latest roster for Germany and there were a few surprises.Flick brought back <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a>’s Julian Brandt, Paris Saint-Germain’s Julian Draxler, and SC Freiburg’s Christian Günter, but still has not selected Olympique Lyon’s Jerome Boateng.Overall, Flick called up 27 players as opposed to the 24 we projected in our <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2021/11/4/22763757/germany-bayern-munich-muller-sane-havertz-werner-sule-gnabry-flick-kimmich-neuer-goretzka-musiala">predicted squad</a>:Unser Kader für & !

Bundestrainer Hansi <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flick?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flick</a> über seine Nominierung:
<a href="https://t.co/jQqPiV9THR">https://t.co/jQqPiV9THR</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GERLIE?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GERLIE</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ARMGER?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ARMGER</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DieMannschaft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DieMannschaft</a> <a href="https://t.co/AjIWkJldsO">pic.twitter.com/AjIWkJldsO</a>— Die Mannschaft (@DFB_Team) <a href="https://twitter.com/DFB_Team/status/1456600017234501632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2021</a><strong>How we fared with our predictions</strong><strong>Predicted: Attack (12)</strong><strong>Actual: Attack (15)</strong><strong>Where we hit:</strong>Thomas Muller, Bayern MunichLeroy Sane, Bayern MunichSerge Gnabry, Bayern MunichJoshua Kimmich, Bayern MunichLeon Goretzka, Bayern MunichJamal Musiala, Bayern MunichMarco Reus, <a href="https://www.fearthewall.com">Borussia Dortmund</a>&#304;lkay Gündo&#287;an, <a href="https://bitterandblue.sbnation.com">Manchester City</a>Kai Havertz, <a href="https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com">Chelsea FC</a>Florian Wirtz, Bayern LeverkusenFlorian Neuhaus, Borussia MönchengladbachKarim Adeyemi, RB Salzburg<strong>Where we missed:</strong>Lukas Nmecha, WolfsburgJulian Brandt, Borussia DortmundJulian Draxler, Paris Saint-Germain<strong>Synopsis</strong>I didn’t think Brandt and Draxler were still on Flick’s radar, but the former Bayern Munich boss went full “wild card” with them. Both are talented and versatile and will be nice to have for depth purposes during this set of games.Nmecha was rumored to be under consideration, but we did not think it was quite his time just yet.<strong>Predicted: Defense (8)</strong><strong>Actual: Defense (8)</strong><strong>Where we hit:</strong>Niklas Sule, Bayern MunichAntonio Rudiger, ChelseaMatthias Ginter, Borussia MönchengladbachJonas Hofmann, Borussia MönchengladbachRidle Baku, WolfsburgThilo Kehrer, Paris Saint-GermainNico Schlotterbeck, SC FreiburgDavid Raum, Hoffenheim<strong>Where we missed:</strong>Christian Günter, SC Freiburg<strong>Synopsis</strong>Baku seems to have rattled Flick a bit as this is the second consecutive break he was not selected. Granted, he was not great when Flick called him up, but it might be the subsequent controversy that emerged between Flick and Wolfsburg that did the most damage. Günter will make his return instead of Baku. We didn’t factor Günter into the running for this round of games, but he has done enough to force his way back (especially with all of the injuries).<strong>Predicted: Goalkeepers (3)</strong><strong>Actual: Goalkeepers (4)</strong><strong>Where we hit:</strong>Manuel Neuer, Bayern MunichMarc-Andre ter Stegen, <a href="https://www.barcablaugranes.com">FC Barcelona</a>Bernd Leno, <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a><strong>Where we missed:</strong>Kevin…

Press conference national team before the World Cup qualifierPhoto by Marcus Brandt/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThere are a lot of moving parts with Germany these days.It is not just COVID-19 wreaking havoc on the German national team, but also some untimely muscle issues that have also cause Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz and SC Freiburg’s Nico Schlotterbeck to pull out.So...who is still left standing? Let’s first take a look at who is gone, then who has been called up:OutFlorian Wirtz, Bayer Leverkusen (muscle issue)Nico Schlotterbeck, SC Freiburg (muscle issue)Niklas Süle, Bayern Munich (COVID-19 positive)Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich (COVID-19 close contact)Serge Gnabry, Bayern Munich (COVID-19 close contact)Jamal Musiala, Bayern Munich (COVID-19 close contact)Karim Adeyemi, RB Salzburg (COVID-19 close contact)InJonathan Tah, Bayer LeverrkusenMaximilian Arnold, WolfsburgRidle Baku, Wolfsburgℹ️ As well as having five players in quarantine, Florian #Wirtz and Nico #Schlotterbeck have pulled out due to muscular problems.

Hansi #Flick has therefore called Ridle #Baku, Maximilian #Arnold and @KeVolland into the squad as replacements #DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/n5j8oIY5zr— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) November 9, 2021Bear in mind, there are also four more players who traveled with Süle from Munich to Wolfsburg. While it would be imprudent to speculate on who those players might be, it can be assumed who they are based on the travel information. Those players will undergo monitoring and frequent testing, but have not been sent home.

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Armenia - GermanyPhoto by Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty ImagesFormer Bayern Munich trainer is thrilled to compete with the best teams of Europe.A week ago, Bundestrainer Hansi Flick was searching for potential teams Germany national team could face in pre-World Cup friendlies. After yesterday’s Nations League draw, UEFA has certainly made it easier for Flick to test his team against high-quality opposition.In what can be considered as the ‘group of death’, Germany will take on England, Italy and Hungary in the 2022/23 season of Nations League. Die Mannschaft qualified for the upcoming World Cup after being placed in a relatively easier group but now, they will lock horns with the finalists of the latest European Championship. This will be Flick’s toughest test as a national team manager and the 56-year-old is fired up to meet the European heavyweights, next year.Bundestrainer Hansi Flick nach der Auslosung #NationsLeague #Flick #DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/Tku4l2ABso— Die Mannschaft (@DFB_Team) December 16, 2021“It’s a top, ideal, delightful draw,” said the former Bayern Munich coach in a video statement released by DFB (via Sport Bild). “We’re measuring ourselves against the best. It’s all about competing. The fans are excited. These are classics, we want to perform well.”Aside from a friendly game, Germany met Italy previously in Euro 2016, when they knocked out Antonio Conte’s side to reach the tournament semi-finals. This year’s edition saw England trounce the Germans in round-of-16 as they went all the way to the final, before losing out to Roberto Mancini’s Italy. Safe to say, the recent history between the three nations could pave way for thrilling clashes.Flick nevertheless sees plenty of room for improvement before his side visits Italy on June 4th.“We’re far from satisfied yet, and we’re seeing that on the pitch too,” warned Flick (Abendzeitung). “If you look at the Nations League group in the summer, I think that England, Italy and Hungary are teams that are at the top level. We have to take the next step.”

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Armenia v Germany - 2022 FIFA World Cup QualifierPhoto by Marvin Ibo Guengoer/Getty ImagesThe national team manager will announce his squad for the upcoming matches against Israel and Netherlands on 18th March.Germany manager Hansi Flick recently expressed his satisfaction over the national team’s progress in the past few months. Die Mannschaft’s remarkable transformation since Flick’s appointment has led to a growing sense of optimism among the players over their chances of lifting the World Cup trophy in Qatar. Speaking in an interview with ARD’s Sportschau, the former Bayern Munich coach didn’t shy away from revealing that Germany have indeed set their sights on winning the biggest tournament of the sport.“It’s nice to see how the players are pulling along, how everyone is implementing the instructions well,” said Flick (as captured by SZ). “You can sense a spirit of optimism. Everyone wants to be there in Qatar. Everyone wants to be world champion. That’s our big goal. We’re not digging in our heels now. We want to try to ensure that we always bring our best performance in the game.”SAVE THE DATE❗ Am Freitag, den 18. März gibt Bundestrainer Hansi #Flick den Kader für die ersten beiden Länderspiele des Jahres bekannt.

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| 29. März | 20:45 Uhr | #Amsterdam#DieMannschaft pic.twitter.com/6KId5zZ6H6— Die Mannschaft (@DFB_Team) March 9, 2022On Friday, Germany will announce their squad for the upcoming International break. As part of their preparation for the World Cup, the friendly matches against Israel and Netherlands will be crucial in helping Flick assess 30-35 players.“We have very strong teams as opponents in the Nations League, but also now in March with Holland,” the 56-year old added, whose side has drawn England and Italy in its Nations League group.This time, Bundesliga’s teenage sensation Florian Wirtz will be unable to join Flick’s squad, having suffered an unfortunate ACL injury Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 defeat against FC Köln. Leon Goretzka, arguably the team’s most impactful central-midfielder, will also reportedly stay in Munich and work on regaining full fitness. In the 27-year old’s absence, Flick will most likely turn to Manchester City man İlkay Gündoğan as Joshua Kimmich’s partner in midfield and may even experiment with 19-year old Jamal Musiala in that position.

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FC Bayern München v 1. FC Union Berlin - BundesligaPhoto by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Corbis via Getty ImagesLosing veteran defenders last summer hasn’t helped Bayern sure up their defense under Julian Nagelsmann.While Bayern Munich’s goal difference in the Bundesliga is actually better off this season than it was after this point last season under Hansi Flick, the defense has looked anything but consistent for the majority of Julian Nagelsmann’s maiden season as manager of the club. After 30 match weeks in the Bundesliga, Nagelsmann’s Bayern have scored 89 goals and conceded 29 (+60), while at this point last season they had scored 85 and had conceded 38 (+47). After a historic, treble-winning season in 2019/20, Hansi Flick only finished the 2020/21 season with the Bundesliga title before departing to become the new German national team manager.#Nagelsmann vs #Flick pic.twitter.com/vl7odzGVN9— Jan (@sportisfunjan) April 17, 2022Despite the numbers saying otherwise, this season has felt different under Nagelsmann. The defense, aside from a period in the beginning of the Hinrunde, has never really looked overly consistent for long spells. Niklas Sule, Lucas Hernandez, Benjamin Pavard, Tanguy Nianzou, and Alphonso Davies have all had injury problems at different times this season, so it hasn’t made things any easier for Nagelsmann, especially after having lost David Alaba, Jerome Boateng, and Javi Martinez over the summer. It’s also safe to say that, by in large, Dayot Upamecano has not lived up to expectations this season after joining from RB Leipzig this past summer.All things considered, former Bayern midfielder turned pundit Dietmar Hamann sees the defense as Bayern’s Achilles’ heel this season and recently spoke about it on Sky90 – The Football Debate (via Sport Bild). “You had one of the best central defenses with Alaba and Boateng. Defense is Bayern’s Achilles’ heel at the moment,” he said, stressing the importance of the key players leaving over the summer. “If you look at the entire squad from two years ago and now, there is a huge difference. And nonetheless, it could or should have been enough for Villarreal,” he continued.After going 1-0 down on aggregate from the first leg against Villarreal, Bayern players and staff spoke highly and confidently, assuring fans that they would get the job done in the second leg at the Allianz Arena. They did look the better side for large portions of that second leg, but failed to do enough to progress to the semifinals, giving away a cheap, counter-attack goal to seal their elimination fate.Hamann reflected and said that he personally didn’t feel confident Bayern would do enough to turn it around in the second leg. For him, he felt that there was too much talking about rather than doing enough. “Before, Bayern never talked big — they did,” he stressed.Bayern München v Villarreal CF Quarter Final Leg Two - UEFA Champions League Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/fJPiTeB9FaQxxtI2kVkm3FNy-Yw=/208x196:2544x1753/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71094300/1288897147.0.jpg">Atletico Madrid v FC Bayern Muenchen: Group A - UEFA Champions League</a>Photo by Diego Souto/Quality Sport Images/Getty ImagesSpending €200m in one summer? Those are rookie numbers. Make it €300m and we’ll talk.Now here’s a surprise — according to a report by <a href="https://www.sport1.de/news/transfermarkt/2022/07/joao-felix-zum-fc-bayern-das-lief-wirklich-mit-dem-star-von-atletico-madrid-transfer-news">Sport1</a>, <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> seriously considered signing Joao Felix from <a href="https://www.intothecalderon.com">Atletico Madrid</a> this summer. Even after securing the transfer of Sadio Mané from <a href="https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/">Liverpool</a>, the Bayern bosses made enquiries for the young Portuguese forward. Did they see him as a potential replacement for the (potentially) outgoing Robert Lewandowski? We’ll never know, because Atletico rejected any deals outright.Per the report, even a bid of €80m wouldn’t have satisfied Andrea Berta, the sporting director of the Madrid-based club. Atletico purchased Joao Felix from Benfica for a staggering €120m in 2019 — partially funded by Bayern’s €80m purchase fee for Lucas Hernandez that same year — and are looking for at least a three-digit million figure to be convinced to sell. These numbers eventually convinced Bayern Munich to pull out.According to the report, the Bavarians were willing to include Benjamin Pavard in the deal to lower the price, but Atletico were having none of it. The Frenchman has seemingly been relegated to the role of human discount coupon this summer, as the club would later offer him to <a href="https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com">Juventus</a> in order to facilitate the transfer of Matthijs de Ligt. The Italians also rejected the deal, which has prompted Bayern to go all-in with a rumored bid of over €75m. You can read more about that story <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2022/7/8/23199580/manchester-united-brazzo-nagelsmann-bayern-munich-sule-matthijs-de-ligt-juventus-transfer-chelsea">here</a>.The links to Joao Felix may seem strange from an outsider’s perspective, but this wouldn’t be the first time that someone associated with Bayern showed the Portuguese youngster some interest. Back in 2020, Hansi Flick was seen speaking to Felix while the player was catching up with his former teammate Tiago Dantas following Bayern’s game against Atletico Madrid in the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> group stages. We even had a video of the event:This scene is describing so much: About Hansi <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Flick?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Flick</a> and Tiago Dantas while the talent is speaking with João Félix. <a href="https://twitter.com/SPORT1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SPORT1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fantalk?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fantalk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBAtleti?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBAtleti</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://t.co/8aMMLHAqmB">pic.twitter.com/8aMMLHAqmB</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1319019909930692608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2020</a>As for where Felix fits in the Bayern starting lineup — Sport1 speculates that he could have been used as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski or even Serge Gnabry, both of whom have been linked with moves away from the club this summer. Their sales would certainly free up funds to make the transfer possible, but for now it looks like Atletico Madrid will not budge. Felix still has four years remaining on his contract, so Bayern have no leverage.Keep an eye on this one, it looks like a transfer Brazzo may want to revisit in a few years. In the meantime, French…

Germany v Japan - International Friendly Photo by Jürgen Fromme - firo sportphoto/Getty Images Could Hansi Flick return to Bayern Munich? According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick has hired Pini Zahavi as his agent amid interest from FC Barcelona and several Premier League clubs: Excl. News Hansi #Flick: Understand that Pini #Zahavi is the new agent of Flick. Flick wants to use the network and experience of Zahavi, he’s ready to take over a new project.➡️ He’s one of the names on the big list of Barcelona ➡️ Flick has also inquiries from the Premier League. Sport Bild journalist Tobi Altschäffl indicated that his publication is in agreement with the report (and actually reported it first...MEDIA WAR!): ✅ as revealed on @SPORTBILD— Tobi Altschäffl (@altobelli13) February 15, 2024Meanwhile, Altschäffl’s colleague, Christian Falk, has Flick on the shortlist of hires for Bayern Munich: Hansi Flick is on the List of @FCBarcelona - and @FCBayern if Thomas Tuchel would be sacked @BILD_Sport @altobelli13 https://t.co/ThzIA1owlt— Christian Falk (@cfbayern) February 15, 2024Imagine the irony of Bayern Munich feeling the pressure to sack Tuchel and hire Flick now, so the club does not miss out on him...just like last year when the Bavarians fired Julian Nagelsmann (while on a ski trip!) so they did not lose a chance to ink Tuchel.Looking for more thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s exasperating 1-0 defeat at the hands of Lazio in the Champions League? Then check out our latest Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show! Listen to it below or on Spotify:As always, we appreciate all the support!

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Germany v Japan - International Friendly Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images Could Hansi Flick’s next move be to Spain? According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, the agent for former Bayern Munich and German national team coach Hansi Flick has met with FC Barcelona and held “concrete talks” with the club about Flick taking over the Catalan side. That agent, of course, is Pini Zahavi. Flick is now reportedly one of the top candidates to succeed Xavi, but no final decision has been made as of yet: As excl. revealed a few days ago and now confirmed again: There were concrete talks and meetings in the last days between FC Barcelona and Pini Zahavi, the new agent of Hansi #Flick! ✔️

➡️ Zahavi and Laporta still have a top relation

Flick, he’s now one of the top… pic.twitter.com/JMmggRE0vF— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 7, 2024 As excl. revealed a few days ago and now confirmed again: There were concrete talks and meetings in the last days between FC Barcelona and Pini Zahavi, the new agent of Hansi #Flick! ✔️➡️ Zahavi and Laporta still have a top relation Flick, he’s now one of the top candidates for Barcelona and he can really imagine to take over as their new manager. But still no final decision as Barcelona is considering more options. @SkySportDELooking for more thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga match vs. Mainz 05? We’ve got you covered with our Bavarian Football Works — Preview Show! You can check it out on Spotify or below:

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Germany v Japan - International Friendly Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images If you love someone, let them go. Bayern Munich and Hansi Flick may be finding their ways back to each other.After burning through a laundry list of apparently more preferred options, the German giants have apparently realized that Flick is the best option remaining. After an acrimonious parting of ways in 2021, the parties seem to have reconciled — and it is now getting serious.From Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg: Excl. News Hansi #Flick | His return to FC Bayern is now a concrete topic. Bayern wants him. First talks have started! Flick is fundamentally ready for the return.Bayern is also considering other options, just to be prepared. @SkySportDE How about that less public coaching search, eh?But Flick’s return to Bayern truly seems to be heating up, and the Bayern search to replace Thomas Tuchel winding down. At the least, the Bavarians have gone from zeroing in on candidates (Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Ralf Rangnick), to casting a wide net, to zeroing in again — leaving alternative options such as Manchester United’s Erik ten Hag as just that. From Sky’s Kerry Hau, via @iMiaSanMia:Bayern have informed Erik ten Hag’s management that the Dutchman is only an alternative in case a deal for Hansi Flick fell through [@kerry_hau]Is this a toxic partnership that should not be repeated? Or is Flick, winner of a famous Bavarian sextuple before crashing out as Germany boss, the right — the only — man for the job?Looking for more thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s strategic direction as a club, its next coaching hire, the future of the roster, what players could think about a transfer, and more? We have you covered with our Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show, which is available on Spotify or below:

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FC Bayern Muenchen Training And Press Conference Photo by FC Bayern - Handout/Getty Images Strike that one off the list... According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, former Bayern Munich and German national team head coach Hansi Flick will not be making a jump to Chelsea FC as the 59-year-old is focused on other opportunities: Been told from the coach’s circle that Hansi #Flick will not become the new coach of Chelsea. The 59 y/o is focused on other projects. #CFC @SkySportDEFlick has been loosely linked to the job openings at Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona, while also — allegedly — being a candidate for Manchester United should the Red Devils sack Erik ten Hag. Something, however, has prevented Flick from being a serious contender with Bayern Munich. Is it the hard feelings from Flick stepping away during his last tenure with the club? Is it the fallout from his disastrous flameout at the 2022 World Cup? Is it the perception that he can no longer control a locker room after the German national team’s ill-fated Amazon documentary?Who knows, but it does appear as if Flick has some irons in the fire, it just remains to be seen how hot they really are.

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Germany v Japan - International Friendly Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images Is Hansi Flick on his way to reunite with Robert Lewandowski? According to a string of reports from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, former Bayern Munich and German national team manager Hansi Flick is on the verge of making the move to FC Barcelona: News #Flick | Understand that Deco and Joan Laporta, both are keen on Flick to become the new coach of @FCBarcelona! … in case #Xavi does leave the club. A departure is likely. A decision is expected on Sunday or Monday. Flick, ready to take over at #FCBarcelona! Verbal agreement between Flick and the club is done as revealed yesterday ✔️@SkySportDEAfter that, things appeared to heat up a bit more between Flick and the Catalans per Plettenberg: Exclusive News #Flick | He is on the verge to become the new coach of FC Barcelona next season! Now, Barcelona have informed Flick about the decision to make him the new coach ✔️Xavi on the the verge to leave Barcelona. Last match on Sunday. @SkySportDEAs we have found out several times during Bayern Munich’s own hiring process, though, nothing is certain until the ink has dried on the paperwork. Stay tuned...Looking for more thoughts and analysis of Bayern Munich’s potential hiring of Vincent Kompany, plus the latest transfer rumors involving Bayern and VfB Stuttgart’s Chris Führich, AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez, and...Jamal Musiala? We have you covered with our latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show, which is available on Spotify or below:

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FC Bayern München v 1. FC Köln - Bundesliga Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The new guy is playing a hunch!. According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Uli Hoeneß was (surprisingly) a proponent of bringing Hansi Flick back to Bayern Munich, but was talked down on that stance by Max Eberl, who preferred to follow his hunch with Burnley coach Vincent Kompany: Bayern’s big bosses, including Uli Hoeneß, were still in favour of appointing Hansi Flick in the past few days. But Max Eberl said ‘no, trust me, I see something in Vincent Kompany’ - Eberl insisted on Kompany and ultimately prevailed internally. Hoeneß, who was a #TeamBrazzo man, back in the war between Flick, who was the coach, and sporting director Hasan “Brazzo” Salihamidžić seems to have moved on from any ill-will he might once have had toward Flick. Speaking of Flick, his coaching staff at FC Barcelona is starting to take shape as well per Plettenberg: Exclusive News #Flick | Toni Tapalovic and Marcus Sorg will become Flick‘s assistant coaches at @FCBarcelona! All done with Flick, Tapalovic and Sorg! Contracts until 2026, ready to sign ✔️ @SkySportDELooking for more thoughts and analysis of Bayern Munich’s potential hiring of Vincent Kompany, plus the latest transfer rumors involving Bayern and VfB Stuttgart’s Chris Führich, AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez, and...Jamal Musiala? We have you covered with our latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show, which is available on Spotify or below:

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TSG Hoffenheim v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Corbis via Getty Images When the smoke clears from this hiring, Max Eberl will me a marked man. According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich executive Max Eberl’s tenure with the club could be a short one if Vincent Kompany scuffles as the team’s head coach: Before Vincent #Kompany became a concrete option for FC Bayern, Uli Hoeneß advocated for Hansi #Flick again in the last days.➡️ However, Max Eberl made a clear statement internally. Not everyone liked it, but he prevailed as he trusts his idea with Kompany➡️ If Kompany becomes the new coach, Eberl’s future will already be closely tied to Kompany’s success. The long search for a coach faced internal criticism. Eberl, 100 % confidence in Kompany! @SkySportDEAs Bayern Munich embarked on a circus act of a coaching search with numerous failed attempts (aka rejections), it appears as if the Burnley boss will get the nod. The length of the search, plus the numerous ups and downs during the hiring process seem to have bothered the supervisory board — and that could mean trouble for Eberl. As for Kompany, journalist Sacha Tavolieri is expecting him to be formally announced as Bayern Munich’s next head coach next week with the two clubs finalizing a deal for roughly €15 million: Been told #FCBayern already working on Vincent Kompany’s communication next week. They want to make it official early next week for a presentation to the press a bit later next week. Probably Thursday. Soon an announcement about an agreement between clubs around 13M£ so 15,1M€. Almost there. #mercato #BurnleyFCLooking for more thoughts and analysis of Bayern Munich’s potential hiring of Vincent Kompany, plus the latest transfer rumors involving Bayern and VfB Stuttgart’s Chris Führich, AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez, and...Jamal Musiala? We have you covered with our latest edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show, which is available on Spotify or below:

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Fc Barcelona Training Day - UEFA Champions League Photo by Javier Borrego / AFP7 via Getty Images We are talking everything Bayern Munich every day... As some of you know, we have been doing a Daily BPW Show on our Patreon channel since last fall. To help spread the word, we’ll be posting the show here daily. So, get your daily Bayern Munich thoughts and commentary right here!This is what we have on tap for this episode: Hansi Flick has built a machine at FC Barcelona — and Chuck is about ready to drown his sorrows.How different could things have been if Flick was hired by Bayern Munich last summer? Remember the buzz when some of us thought it would happen?The Daily BPW Show — April 10th, 2025
— Hansi #Flick has built a machine at @FCBarcelona and Chuck is about ready to drown his sorrows.
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Bournemouth Training Session Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images Will Bayern Munich splurge on a center-back this summer? Huijsen garnering more interest, including from Bayern (@FabrizioRomano)Bournemouth center-back Dean Huijsen is going to be one of the most sought-after players int he transfer market this summer — and Bayern Munich looks to be firmly in the competition to get him. Chelsea FC is also very interested in the Spain international as well: Understand Dean Huijsen has release clause into his contract valid from this summer. Told Chelsea really appreciate Huijsen and he’s high on the list, Bayern called to be informed.Bournemouth are unbeaten since Huijsen entered in the starting XI, with 8 clean sheets.Daily Telegraph journalist Matt Law (via @iMiaSanMia) backed up Romano’s claim and went further to say that Chelsea is leading the race for Huijsen and that Bayern Munich is ready to pay his rumored release clause (allegedly €60 million): Chelsea are leading the race to sign reported Bayern target Dean Huijsen and are believed to be ready to pay his £50m release clause. NUFC to make move for Min-jae? (Football Insider)Newcastle United could be getting very serious on a pursuit of Bayern Munich center-back Kim Min-jae: Min-jae was close to joining the Premier League in 2023 after Football Insider revealed Bayern Munich hijacked Man United’s transfer, and he made the move to Germany.Now, Brown, who has a wealth of experience in top-level player recruitment after over a decade at Man United during their most successful period, has claimed the centre-back is interested in the possibility of a move to England.“Newcastle want to push on from the position they’re in,” he told Football Insider. “They’ve done very well recently, finally won a trophy and look like they’ll get into the Champions League. But Eddie Howe still feels they need to strengthen their options at the back. Sven Botman has been unlucky with injuries, Dan Burn has been fantastic but he’s not a European-level defender, and Fabian Schar isn’t getting any younger.“So it’s an area Newcastle feel they could improve in and they want to do that this summer. Kim Min-jae is a name I’ve heard recently in connection with Newcastle, and he’d be a good option. Man United wanted him before he moved to Bayern, and he’s done well there but I’ve heard whispers he could now be available.“He would bring a lot of know-how and elite-level experience to this Newcastle side which is always a huge asset for any team. Plus, he’s a solid defender and I think he’d be interested in a move to the Premier League, so I think he’s going to be one they look to get over the line.”Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show Season 4, Episode 40 (Bavarian Football Works)It has been a wild week for Bayern Munich as the club prepares to try and capture the Meisterschale. That focus has not slowed down the news, however. The Bavarians are embroiled in key contract talks, transfer rumors and even potential heat on the front office. Needless to say, there is much to talk about. Let’s dive into what we have on tap for this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show: Bayern Munich’s backline is on shaky ground at the moment — Dayot Upamecano’s contract talks have stalled, Kim Min-jae is on the hot seat, and rumors are indicating that the club could make a splurge play for Dean Huijsen. Everyone wants Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz — Bayern Munich now has to battle Manchester City, Real Madrid, Arsenal FC, and Liverpool FC for the Germany international. Kingsley Coman might be ready to move on as the Saudis could make him an offer he can’t refuse. A brief Entertainment Rundown. New deal for Flick (@Plettigoal)Former Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick could be getting a contract extension with FC Barcelona: Talks between FC Barcelona and Hansi #Flick about a new contract running until 2027 are very well advanced. However, nothing has been signed yet.Flick feels completely comfortable, and…