The winter transfer phase is underway and the German clubs are in the middle of it. Clubs can sign new players until February 1, 2024.
The most important things at a glance
Who will FC Bayern bring in to strengthen their defense? Will striker Serhou Guirassy stay at VfB Stuttgart? And who does Union Berlin want to shoot itself out of the basement with? These and many other questions will be answered this transfer winter. At t-online you can find an overview of the most important rumors and changes from Germany and the world.
Freiburg brings Muslija from Paderborn
Florent Muslija is moving from second division club SC Paderborn to SC Freiburg. Both clubs confirmed this on Wednesday evening. Paderborn’s sports director Benjamin Weber explained that the negotiated sum for an immediate change would noticeably help the East Westphalians’ future development in the sporting sector.
Freiburg’s sports director Klemens Hartenbach had already confirmed on Monday that the seventh-place team in the Bundesliga had agreed with Muslija and that the 25-year-old would move to Breisgau in the summer at the latest.
“Florent is a versatile offensive player who can play both wide positions as well as in the center,” said SC sports director Jochen Saier about the signing of the Kosovo international, whose contract in Paderborn would have expired at the end of this season. “Florent is technically adept and can initiate actions as well as be a goal threat himself.”
Loan deal with purchase option: Iglesias should come
According to a media report, league leaders Bayer Leverkusen are close to signing Spanish attacker Borja Iglesias. According to broadcaster Sky, Bayer has achieved a breakthrough in negotiations with Iglesias’ current club Betis Sevilla. This should be a loan transaction with a purchase option. The factory club has already agreed on a change with the 31-year-old player.
According to Sky, Iglesias is said to be the desired player of compatriot and Bayer coach Xabi Alonso. The center forward could replace Victor Boniface, who will be out for a few more weeks due to a muscle injury. In the current season, however, Iglesias was rarely part of Betis Sevilla’s starting lineup.
Werder keeper apparently sought after in France
The 28-year-old’s achievements do not seem to have gone unnoticed outside of the Bundesliga. As the “Bild” newspaper reports, Stade Rennes from Ligue 1 is said to be interested in Zetterer.
The tenth-placed team from France’s top football league is looking for a successor to 38-year-old world champion Steve Mandanda, according to a corresponding report. Apparently Zetterer could earn significantly more in Rennes than he currently does at Werder.
France star Benzema wants to leave
French soccer star Karim Benzema apparently wants to end his adventure in Saudi Arabia after just six months. The five-time Champions League winner feels unable to perform at his best due to the “pressure” at Al-Ittihad, which is why he has asked to leave the club “temporarily”. This is reported by the AFP news agency, citing a source close to the club.