Bayern target Pokal, Neuer out as Urbig starts
Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß and captain Atakan Karazor embrace underdog status, insisting an ‘exceptional performance’ is needed to stop Bayern securing the domestic double in the Pokal final.
Uli Hoeneß says Eberl’s extension is only ‘60-40’, with the supervisory board in August to decide if he leads Bayern long term, despite praising his role in this season’s success and recruitment.
Liverpool reportedly reach full agreement for a major signing, edging Chelsea and Bayern to their first deal of the summer.
Harry Kane named Bundesliga Player of the Season after a 58-goal campaign, including 36 in the league. Hat-tricks bookend the season, standout braces vs Chelsea and Dortmund, and improved all-round play.
Bayern step up interest in Inter’s Yann Bisseck for €40m, viewing him as CB or RB cover amid possible exits for Kim and Ito. Club also monitor Givairo Read and Eintracht’s Nathaniel Brown.
DFB-Pokal final: Bayern face Stuttgart in Berlin. Neuer is out, with Urbig expected to start. Kimmich-Pavlović likely in midfield, Kane to lead with Musiala and Olise. For Stuttgart, Nübel is set to start against his parent club.
Kompany targets his first DFB-Pokal, saying ‘we want to bring it back to Munich’, confirms Urbig starts with Neuer out. Kimmich vows Bayern will ‘give their all’ to reclaim a first cup since 2020.
Kane jokes he would like the Bundesliga top-scorer cannon changed due to its Arsenal likeness, per Christian Falk. The Bayern striker has dominated the award since moving to Munich.
Luis Díaz wins Bundesliga Signing of the Season for Bayern after a €75m move. Electric 1v1s, decisive goals and pressing, thriving alongside Kane and Olise, now a complete, consistent wide threat.
