Today, German media reported the transfer of Mario Mandzukic (26, 32 caps for Croatia) from Wolfsburg to Bayern München. Rumored transfer fee is about € 13 million, his contract runs until summer 2016. Mandzukic scored 20 goals and 13 assists during his two-year tenure at Wolfsburg (56 matches). After a convincing showing at this year's EURO for Croatia, rumors about Mandzukic leaving Wolfsburg had spread. Having had a contract at Wolfsburg until 2014, officials refused to renew his contract, citing exaggerated salary demands.

He is the second striker to join Bayern München this summer (after Bremen's Claudio Pizarro returned to Bayern). While Pizarro is expected to be more of a back-up to Mario Gomez, Mandzukic will probably expect more time on the pitch.

AIOL!

France962 Posts

June 27 2012 10:55 GMT

#64

he's a good player bu he'll not be that happy on the bench :'(

Kotreb

Croatia1392 Posts

June 27 2012 11:55 GMT

#65

yeah. i actually think that it may be mistake from his part. if he wishes to switch clubs, ok, but go to one where you will be in 1st team.

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51436 Posts

June 27 2012 11:57 GMT

#66

You never know, they might play them both and change system? Maybe Robben is leaving? Going to Italy or something, and Bayern play 4-3-1-2 with Ribery behind them both, who knows xD

Kotreb

Croatia1392 Posts

June 27 2012 14:02 GMT

#67

maybe :d but i'm skeptical about that

Retric

Germany284 Posts

June 27 2012 17:00 GMT

#68

Borussia Mönchengladbach signs Alvaro Dominguez from Atletico Madrid 8m euros.

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51436 Posts

June 28 2012 12:36 GMT

#69

Jordi Alba Signs for Barcelona!

Confirmed on the Valencia website.

Lyter

United Kingdom2145 Posts

June 28 2012 12:40 GMT

#70

On June 28 2012 21:36 Pandemona wrote:
Jordi Alba Signs for Barcelona!

Confirmed on the Valencia website.

Lol, not particularly surprising really, gotta get more of dat spain team

Zhiroo

Kosovo2724 Posts

June 28 2012 12:40 GMT

#71

On June 28 2012 21:36 Pandemona wrote:
Jordi Alba Signs for Barcelona!

Confirmed on the Valencia website.

Don't like.

On June 28 2012 21:40 Lyter wrote:

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Lol, not particularly surprising really, gotta get more of dat spain team

But he has Barça DNA!

EchoZ

Japan5041 Posts

June 28 2012 12:49 GMT

#72

On June 26 2012 22:42 bObaZ wrote:
Some rumours in portuguese press about a PSG interest in Hulk and Cardozo with values of 52M and 15M€ respectively.

PSG is all over the place right now...

Hmm,

Financial Fair play gonna kick in soon?

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51436 Posts

June 28 2012 12:51 GMT

#73

Next season EchoZ, we can safely assume PSG wont be in the 13-14 champions league

GTR

51297 Posts

June 28 2012 13:39 GMT

#74

On June 27 2012 18:25 Steveling wrote:
Milan has inquired Shalke about K.Papadopoulos. Sounds about right, he's the best cb on the planet in his age.

Sounds good if Thiago Silva to PSG ever happens.

Also talks of Bale moving on from Tottenham have been squashed out as he re-signs for another 4 years.
I'm guessing Sigrudsson joining Spurs is a reactionary measure to Modric most likely leaving?

Pads

England3228 Posts

June 28 2012 13:47 GMT

#75

On June 28 2012 22:39 GTR wrote:

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Still hoping Sig will join Liverpool, he has talked about how much he respects Brenden Rodgers and his approach to the game, just Tottenham are offering higher wages.

Pandemona

Charlie Sheens House51436 Posts

June 28 2012 13:50 GMT

#76

Which is absolutely crazy no Pads? Club like Liverpool being out done by Spurs? What many of the old Liverpool players must think of their club now. Being turned into a mid table side and getting out muscled in the transfer market by Spurs, oh dear.

Steveling

Greece10806 Posts

June 28 2012 13:53 GMT

#77

Jordi Alba is a ridiculously good fit for barca. If villa-pedro will be in just a decent form next year, there will be no hope for the other teams.

Pads

England3228 Posts

June 28 2012 15:01 GMT

#78

On June 28 2012 22:50 Pandemona wrote:
Which is absolutely crazy no Pads? Club like Liverpool being out done by Spurs? What many of the old Liverpool players must think of their club now. Being turned into a mid table side and getting out muscled in the transfer market by Spurs, oh dear.

Yes it is madness but also is very much in line with 'Pool's contract policy of "here's what we're prepared to pay you, take it or leave it". Kenny kind of bypassed that policy by just throwing far too much money at club and players and hoping it works (downing, adam, carrol, hendo...). I have more faith in Brenden Rodgers though. If he can bring a similar level of improvement to Liverpool that he did to Swansea it will be a big step in the right direction.

GTR

51297 Posts

June 29 2012 06:30 GMT

#79

South Korean Olympic Squad!

Goalkeepers:	 
Jung Sung-Ryeong	Suwon Bluewings
Lee Bum-Yeong	        Busan I'Park

Defenders:	 
Yoon Seok-Yeong	        Chunnam Dragons
Kim Young-Gwon	        Omiya Ardija
Jang Hyeon-Soo	        FC Tokyo
Kim Chang-Soo	        Busan I'Park
Hwang Seok-Ho	        Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Oh Jae-seok	        Gangwon FC

Midfielders:	 
Kim Bo-Kyung	        Cerezo Osaka
Koo Ja-Cheol	        Augsburg
Han Kook-Young	        Shonan Bellmare
Baek Sung-Dong	        Jubilo Iwata
Ki Seong-Yong	        Celtic
Park Jong-Woo	        Busan I'Park
Nam Tae-hee	        Lekhwiya SC

Attackers:	 
Ji Dong-Won	        Sunderland
Park Chu-Young	        Arsenal
Kim Hyun-Sung	        FC Seoul

Looks like Hong Myung-bo is looking at recent form more than anything, with players like Lee Chung-yong (who just came off a broken leg), Yoon Bit-garam and Son Heung-min overlooked.

Tazza

Korea (South)1678 Posts

June 29 2012 06:52 GMT

#80

On June 29 2012 15:30 GTR wrote:
South Korean Olympic Squad!

Goalkeepers:	 
Jung Sung-Ryeong	Suwon Bluewings
Lee Bum-Yeong	        Busan I'Park

Defenders:	 
Yoon Seok-Yeong	        Chunnam Dragons
Kim Young-Gwon	        Omiya Ardija
Jang Hyeon-Soo	        FC Tokyo
Kim Chang-Soo	        Busan I'Park
Hwang Seok-Ho	        Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Oh Jae-seok	        Gangwon FC

Midfielders:	 
Kim Bo-Kyung	        Cerezo Osaka
Koo Ja-Cheol	        Augsburg
Han Kook-Young	        Shonan Bellmare
Baek Sung-Dong	        Jubilo Iwata
Ki Seong-Yong	        Celtic
Park Jong-Woo	        Busan I'Park
Nam Tae-hee	        Lekhwiya SC

Attackers:	 
Ji Dong-Won	        Sunderland
Park Chu-Young	        Arsenal
Kim Hyun-Sung	        FC Seoul

Looks like Hong Myung-bo is looking at recent form more than anything, with players like Lee Chung-yong (who just came off a broken leg), Yoon Bit-garam and Son Heung-min overlooked.

Seems like a pretty good squad. I like this manager quite a bit. I hope he's the coach at 14 wc with this core of players. I think we have a decent shot at medalling bc mexico and Swiss are not taking their stars like chich and shaqiri. Then these guys can get out of military service.

Hope park chu young has a good tourney so he can get out of arsenal.

I want han kook young to be the future dm because Korea is sorely lacking there