German champions Bayer Leverkusen have signed Paris Saint-Germain defender Nordi Mukiele on loan until the end of the season. The 26-year-old French defender joins as a replacement for Odilon Kossounou, who has moved to Atalanta. Mukiele is seeking more playing time after making only nine Ligue 1 starts last season with PSG.
Bayer Leverkusen, the defending German Cup champion, started its title defense with a hard-fought 1-0 win over fourth-tier Carl Zeiss Jena. Jonas Hofmann’s second-half goal proved to be the difference, as Leverkusen struggled to break down Jena’s resolute defense.
Bayer Leverkusen secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Stuttgart in the German Supercup, before winning 4-3 on penalties. Patrik Schick’s late equalizer in the 88th minute forced the shootout, where Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky was the hero.
Adam Hlozek, a 22-year-old Czech striker, has transferred from Bayer Leverkusen to Bundesliga side Hoffenheim on a deal that runs until 2029. The move comes after Hoffenheim sold Maximilian Beier to Borussia Dortmund, leaving them in need of a new forward. Hlozek’s transfer fee is reported to be €20 million.
Bayer Leverkusen has etched their name in Bundesliga history, becoming the first team to complete an entire season without a loss. Their remarkable feat comes as they edge past Augsburg 2-1 on the final matchday, securing the league title with a dominant performance.
Bayer Leverkusen secured a thrilling 2-2 draw against AS Roma in the Europa League semifinals, preserving their remarkable unbeaten streak and advancing to the final. Substitute Josip Stanisic’s late equalizer in stoppage time sealed the deal for Leverkusen, who will face Atalanta in the final on May 22 in Dublin. Roma had taken a 2-0 lead thanks to two Leandro Paredes penalties, but Leverkusen’s resilience and determination shone through as Gianluca Mancini’s own goal and Stanisic’s strike sent them through on a 4-2 aggregate score.
Arne Slot, the 45-year-old Feyenoord boss, has emerged as the favorite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool. Slot has quickly risen to prominence, leading Feyenoord to the KNVB Cup title and a runner-up finish in the Conference League. His reputation as a disciple of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has attracted attention, particularly from former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, who has opted to work under Slot instead of joining Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff at Old Trafford. Liverpool, led by former sporting director Michael Edwards, is reportedly in negotiations with Slot, who is open to the switch but would require a €10 million (£8.6 million) compensation package.
