Ben Manga's Schalke Exit Costs Over €1M More Than Expected
Schalke's settlement with Ben Manga costs over €1M more than expected, ending the former squad planner's eight-month saga. Mutual appreciation marks the end.
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Schalke's settlement with Ben Manga costs over €1M more than expected, ending the former squad planner's eight-month saga. Mutual appreciation marks the end.
Dieter Hecking vented frustration after Joakim Maehle's yellow card in the relegation match at Paderborn led to a red and suspension, questioning the rules.
Paderborn coach Rald Kettemann expressed exhaustion and thanked Dieter Hecking after the Wolfsburg boss showed class despite relegation loss.
After 29 years in the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg drop to 2. Bundesliga. Diego Benaglio leaves doubt over whether Dieter Hecking will lead the promotion mission.
Paderborn secured their third top-flight promotion with a playoff win over Wolfsburg, sparking wild scenes and a 'hospital' remark. Here's why it matters.
Paderborn-Wolfsburg playoff goes to extra time after Michel's stoppage-time post hit. Scoreless 90 minutes leaves Bundesliga future on edge.
Loris Karius' early contract extension at Schalke will see the goalkeeper become a top earner, signalling a clean break from past wage excesses.
Wolfsburg leads Paderborn despite red card, leaving relegation playoff in balance after 0-0 first leg. Ten-man Wolfsburg fight to stay in Bundesliga.
Wolfsburg start Souza and Baur for Sticker in the decisive Bundesliga playoff second leg against Paderborn, with the tie level at 0-0.
Eriksen's goal-line clearance keeps Wolfsburg level in their relegation playoff against Paderborn, preserving a 0-0 aggregate after the first leg.
Heidenheim's second-top scorer Marvin Pieringer has a release clause expiring 30 June. With 4 goals, 3 assists, he could exit after relegation.
Dieter Hecking's serene press conference belies Wolfsburg's must-win match to avoid relegation, though a pointed remark hints at underlying tension.
Dieter Hecking visits a garden show to stay calm ahead of Wolfsburg's relegation decider, then aims a sly dig at doubters: 'Maybe they'll be sad tomorrow.'
Wolfsburg dominated but couldn't score, leaving Paderborn with a strong advantage for Monday's home leg in the Bundesliga relegation playoff.
Tim Lemperle signs new Hoffenheim deal: 'Something is growing' here, says forward. The German commits his future to the Bundesliga side, extending stay amid
Union Berlin are poised to appoint Mauro Lustrinelli, who led FC Thun to the Swiss Challenge League title, as head coach, signaling a new chapter.
Hoffenheim are closing in on a deal for Stage, while the situation surrounding Kniat remains unresolved, according to the latest Kicker transfer ticker.
Manuel Baum earns a long-term contract with FC Augsburg until 2028 following a ninth-place finish and successful stabilization after taking over in December.
Sporting director Markus Krösche aims to downsize Eintracht Frankfurt's oversized squad, citing a 90% calculation statistic that impacts youth development.
Heidenheim's Patrick Mainka breaks Bundesliga record for most consecutive full matches since 1995/96, doing so in 2-0 loss to Mainz on final day.