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Ukrainian footballer Maksym Hololobov has signed an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen. This was announced by the player himself.

"I am very pleased to sign my first contract with a club like Bayer Leverkusen," wrote 15-year-old Gololobov on his Instagram page.

It should be added that last season Gololobov played for Victoria Cologne. In Ukraine, he played for Dynamo Kyiv and Lokomotiv Kyiv.

We will remind, earlier Bayer completed the transfers of three Ukrainians: 17-year-old goalkeeper Oleksandr Petrenko, 16-year-old striker Artem Stepanov, and 15-year-old midfielder Andriy Gamzyk.

Borussia Dortmund has announced on its official website that Nuri Shaheen has been appointed head coach of the team.

After the departure of Edin Terzic, his 35-year-old assistant took over as head coach. The contract of the Turkish specialist is valid until 2027.

It will be recalled that from 2021 to 2023, Shahin worked as the head coach of Turkish Antalyaspor. In December 2023, Nuri took over as Borussia's assistant head coach.

"Bayer Leverkusen announced on its official website the signing of a contract with Girona midfielder Ales Garcia.

The Spanish midfielder's agreement with the German champion is valid until the summer of 2029. The transfer fee for the 26-year-old footballer amounted to 18 million euros plus 2 million euros in potential bonuses.

Thus, Garcia became the most expensive sale in Girona's history, surpassing the previous record of Pedro Porro and Santiago Bueno, both of whom were sold for 12 million euros.

Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels leaves the team, the press service of the German club informs.

"Fans of Borussia Dortmund, my stay in the composition of the "black and yellow" has come to an end after 13 years. It has been a great honor and joy for me to play for the club for such a long time. This club and its fans are special - and to me they are more than that.

I would also like to thank all the club staff who do an outstanding job for this Borussia Dortmund, and of course the countless fantastic coaches and teammates I have worked and played alongside.

I will miss you all," Hummels said.

Bayer Leverkusen has signed an agreement with Ukrainian midfielder Andriy Gamzyk. This is reported by the Legioners.ua telegram channel.

The 15-year-old footballer reportedly signed a four-year deal with the German team. Gamzyk will defend the colors of Bayer U-17.

Last season, the player played for Fortuna Düsseldorf U-15. Gamzyk has 12 matches, 7 goals and 3 assists.

It will be recalled that goalkeeper Oleksandr Petrenko and forward Artem Stepanov already play in Bayer's youth teams.

Edin Terzic has left the post of head coach of Borussia Dortmund. This is informed by the official website of the German club.

It is reported that Terzic asked for an early termination of his agreement with the club, and the Borussia management granted his request.

"It is incredibly painful for me to say this to all the fans of the Black and Yellows, but today I part ways with Borussia Dortmund. It was a great honor to win the German Cup and lead this fantastic club to the Champions League final.

After the match at Wembley, I asked for a meeting with the club's management because after ten years at Borussia I feel that a new era of the club should start with a new man on the sideline.

Everyone close to me knows that it was very difficult for me to make this decision in the last few weeks, but after intense discussions my fundamental opinion has not changed. I wish Borussia Dortmund all the best, and this is not goodbye - see you soon!", Terzic said.

Bayern Munich center back Matthijs de Licht will leave the club in the summer.

As Florian Plettenberg writes, in addition to the income from the transfer of the 24-year-old player, Bayern also wants to keep the considerable money that de Licht receives in the form of a salary.

To replace the Dutchman, Bayern intends to bring in Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah. Munich have already agreed on a transfer with the German national team player.

Bayer midfielder Florian Wirz will continue his career at Real Madrid. This is reported by the publication Marca.

According to the source, Bayer and Real Madrid have reached an agreement on the transfer of Wirtz in the summer of 2025. It is expected that the Madrid club will pay the required amount for the player - 150 million euros.

Wirtz's current agreement with Bayer is valid until June 30, 2027.

A number of English media outlets claim that the upcoming season will be the last for Josep Guardiola as Manchester City's head coach. The Citizens' owners have already started looking for a successor to Pep.

According to Football Transfers, Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is considered the main candidate. Representatives of the "citizens" consider the 42-year-old specialist an ideal successor to Guardiola.

"The Pharmacists managed to retain their coach after a successful season, but it is unclear whether they will be able to do so in a year. It is in 2025 that City plans to invite Alonso.

Bayern Munich has appointed a new head coach, Vincent Kompany. Under his leadership, the club is preparing large-scale changes in the squad.

According to Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich has compiled a list of six players who may leave the club in the summer. The list includes Matthijs de Ligt, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, and Noussair Mazraoui.

"Bayern has not yet received any official offers, but if they do, the club will definitely consider them.

"Brighton continue their search for a new head coach and have identified an unexpected candidate.

According to The Telegraph, the Seagulls are considering 31-year-old head coach of Sao Paulo Fabian Gürzeler.

Gürseler has been in charge of St. Pauli since December 2022. In the recently concluded season, he led St. Pauli to victory in the 2nd Bundesliga, bringing the club to the elite of German football for the first time since 2011.

Earlier, the Brighton management intended to appoint Kieran McKenna from Ipswich, but he decided to extend his contract with his current club. "Brighton is also considering the possibility of bringing back Graham Potter.

The 2024 European Championship will be the last major tournament not only for Toni Kroos but also for another German legend.

According to Sport Bild, Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will retire from the German national team after the home edition of Euro 2024.

Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to become the main goalkeeper of the German national team in the upcoming Nations League and 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.