BAYER LEVERKUSEN HISTORIC CHAMPIONSHIP - ZIDANE to BAYERN MUNICH | FOOTBALL NEWS
Can Manchester City already be considered the Premier League winners? Liverpool and Arsenal both lost points at the same time, allowing Manchester City to take the top spot in the standings. Liverpool's defeat was especially shocking, as they created more than 3 xG chances, but managed to concede a goal from Eze in the 14th minute.
Arsenal dominated during the first half against Aston Villa, but after the break, the Lions seized the initiative. Eventually, at the end of the game, Unai Emery's men took the W with strikes from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins in the final ten minutes.
Among other things, Bayer have secured a real title-winning victory! In the first half, Leverkusen were satisfied with just a penalty kick from Boniface, but after the break the Black and Reds delivered a real spectacle. Granit Xhaka and Florian Wirtz each scored with incredible long-range shots, and then Wirtz completed his hat-trick. No doubts, Leverkusen stayed up all night afterwards.
Bayer's remarkable accomplishment
Officially
Bayer have officially been crowned German champions! For the first time in their history. Xabi Alonso's squad crushed Werder and became out of reach of their rivals. Leverkusen had a truly impressive season in the Bundesliga - 25 wins in 29 matches and 0 defeats. Overall, Bayer have gone undefeated in 43 matches in all competitions in a row, equaling Juventus' record. "This is a very special moment for the club. Winning the Bundesliga for the first time in 120 years is something very special. The players are top. I am very proud of everyone," Xabi Alonso stated after the victory.
Well, a lot of beer was poured in the dressing room, that's for sure.
60 Golden Boy nominees
Officially
Tuttosport has traditionally announced the list of nominees for the Golden Boy 2024 award. Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal is the favourite to win the prize according to bookmakers. Other nominees include talents like Warren Zaïre-Emery, Leny Yoro, Pau Cubarsi, João Neves, Alejandro Garnacho, Savio, Kobbie Mainoo, Mathys Tel, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens , Rico Lewis, Gavi, and Youssoufa Moukoko. Last year, the Golden Boy award went to Jude Bellingham.
Bayern trying to reach agreement with their legend
José Félix Díaz
Reliability: 4
Bayern Munich, who will most certainly part ways with Thomas Tuchel in the summer, continue to search for a new head coach. In order to solve this problem, Die Roten management have contacted representatives of former Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane. Bayern want to know whether the legendary Frenchman is available to return to work. Zidane is thought to have not yet made a final decision so he took some time to think it over. The former midfielder has been out of work since the summer of 2021, when he left the Real Madrid head coaching post. Earlier on, it was reported that Bayern's first priority lies in the return of Julian Nagelsmann.
PSG could replace Mbappe with another stellar Frenchman
Tuttosport
Reliability: 3,5
PSG are preparing for Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid, continuing to look for a replacement for their top star. PSG's goal is to bring together the best young French footballers in order to increase the club's popularity within the country. Therefore, one of the main options for PSG is Inter and France international striker Marcus Thuram. The club's sporting department believes that Thuram is capable of performing in the same manner as Mbappe. PSG are also impressed with Thuram's performance at Inter - he has 11 goals and 11 assists in 30 Serie A appearances.
Epic race for Bayer's star
Fabrizio Romano
Reliability: 5
Next summer, we will see an exciting race for Bayer Leverkusen starlet Jeremie Frimpong. The Dutch right-back is already claimed by three big clubs at once: Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Each of these clubs is facing a problem with the right-back position, and Frimpong could prove to be a suitable solution. Aside from his playing qualities, top clubs are attracted by Frimpong's humble price tag. His contract includes a release clause worth only €40 million. This season, Frimpong has registered 12 goals and 11 assists in 38 appearances in all competitions.
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