Here’s the latest transfer news for October 3rd:
1. Bayern Munich’s Boateng Acquisition: The news has sent shockwaves through Germany. According to reports from Sky Germany and Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Bayern Munich could soon announce the return of Jérôme Boateng. In the meantime, Boateng is training with the team under the guidance of Thomas Tuchel. The player has been at the center of controversies due to legal issues, including allegations of domestic violence. He is scheduled for retrial on these charges. Tuchel, who was formerly the coach of Paris Saint-Germain, confirmed that Boateng is currently in the training phase with the Bayern squad. The final decision has not yet been made. Tuchel stated, « Innocent until proven guilty when a trial is postponed. As a football club, we have the right to make football decisions. Jérôme is a player with a lot of merit and has the right to train with us. You know his position; you know what the situation was with the cup game. Jérôme is in Munich anyway and has kept himself in shape. He is training with us now, and we will see what we decide. »
2. Lamine Yamal’s Stunning Barcelona Contract: Lamine Yamal, at just 16 years old, has left football enthusiasts on both sides of the Pyrenees in awe. He has signed a new contract with Barcelona to secure his future. As expected, Lamine Yamal’s new contract is anything but ordinary, given his young age of 16. Initially, the contract follows a standard format for young players, covering a maximum period of three years, keeping him at the club until 2026. However, when he turns 18 in 2025, the terms will be reviewed, and his salary is expected to increase substantially. Currently, he will earn an impressive annual salary of 3 million euros, an unprecedented figure for a player of his age. To deter potential suitors, Barcelona has included a staggering release clause in Yamal’s contract – an astonishing one billion euros. This exorbitant amount is designed to deter any major club considering his services.
3. Juventus Identifies Pogba’s Successor: Paul Pogba, the 30-year-old French midfielder, recently tested positive for testosterone in an anti-doping test, resulting in his provisional suspension. The results of the counter-analyses, to be known this Thursday, will determine the player’s fate. If the positive test is confirmed, Pogba could face a suspension of up to four years. Furthermore, Juventus Turin, his current club, might consider terminating his contract. According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian Juventus has already identified a potential replacement for the French player. It’s Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, a 28-year-old Danish international currently playing in the Premier League. Højbjerg is no longer enjoying the status of an undisputed starter at Tottenham, having been fielded only once. This situation could lead him to consider a departure during the winter transfer window. The possible suspension of Paul Pogba and the termination of his contract with Juventus Turin would create a void in the midfield that the Italian club would seek to fill quickly. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, with his Premier League experience and potential, appears to be a credible option to strengthen the team. However, the transfer will ultimately depend on the results of Pogba’s counter-analyses and Juventus’s decision whether or not to terminate his contract.