Chelsea complete signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig

Chelsea have signed France striker Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for £52m. The 25-year-old scored 16 goals in 25 games in the Bundesliga last season. Nkunku, who has won 10 caps for France, is manager Mauricio Pochettino’s first signing since he took charge in May.

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Real Madrid sign Jude Bellingham from Dortmund for €103m

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Jude Bellingham on a six-year deal from Borussia Dortmund, both clubs have announced. The 19-year-old moved to Germany from boyhood club Birmingham in 2020 but has long dreamt of playing for the La Liga giants.

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Bayern Munich sack Julian Nagelsmann and appoint Thomas Tuchel

Bayern Munich have sacked manager Julian Nagelsmann after less than two years in charge and appointed Thomas Tuchel as his replacement until 2025. The German side have won the past 10 Bundesliga titles and sit second in the table this season – one point behind leaders Borussia Dortmund.

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Sebastian Haller makes Dortmund return after cancer treatment

Sebastien Haller played for Borussia Dortmund in a friendly in his first game since his return following treatment for testicular cancer. The Ivory Coast striker came off the bench after 73 minutes against Fortuna Duesseldorf in Marbella. Dortmund were leading 2-1 at the time and eventually won the match 5-1.

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Xabi Alonso appointed as Bayer Leverkusen manager

Bayer Leverkusen have fired coach Gerardo Seoane and replaced with him with Xabi Alonso. The Bundesliga club said Wednesday that they had “parted ways” with the Swiss coach and appointed the 40-year-old former Spain midfielder, who has been given a contract through June 2024.

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