Why Pochettino-Milan Talks; Huth Extends Freiburg Deal
AC Milan have opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino, while goalkeeper Jannik Huth extends his deal at SC Freiburg. Transfer news from Kicker.
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AC Milan have opened talks with Mauricio Pochettino, while goalkeeper Jannik Huth extends his deal at SC Freiburg. Transfer news from Kicker.
Freiburg set a new transfer record to sign goalkeeper Mio Backhaus from Werder Bremen, while Bremen activated their purchase option for Karl Hein.
SC Freiburg have signed goalkeeper Mio Backhaus from Werder Bremen for a club-record fee, while Werder activate purchase option for Karl Hein.
Nicolas Höfler will end his spell with SC Freiburg's first team this summer but continue his career as a key figure for their Regionalliga squad.
Tim Lemperle has committed his future by signing a new contract, while young goalkeeper Backhaus is on the verge of joining SC Freiburg, per Kicker.
César Azpilicueta announces his retirement from football, while Tim Lemperle signs a contract extension and Mio Backhaus is set to join SC Freiburg.
SC Freiburg are poised to break their transfer record to sign Mio Backhaus from Werder Bremen, targeting the goalkeeper as Noah Atubolu's successor.
Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League, ending 44 years without a European trophy. Unai Emery lifted his fifth title; Tielemans, Buendia
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final, with John McGinn lifting the trophy to secure the club's first European silverware in decades.
Despite fracturing his finger in the warm-up, Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez started the Europa League final and helped his team beat SC Freiburg in Istanbul.
Aston Villa aim for first trophy in nearly 30 years as they meet Freiburg in tonight's Europa League final, with Unai Emery targeting a record sixth title.
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg in the 2026 Europa League final, winning their first European trophy since 1982 and securing a Champions League berth.
Aston Villa beat Freiburg 2-0 in the Europa League final with spectacular goals from Tielemans and Buendía, securing their first European trophy since 1982.
SC Freiburg face Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Europa League final on May 20 at Vodafone Arena, with both clubs seeking a historic first major European trophy.
Aston Villa's Victor Lindelof shifts to midfield for the Europa League final vs SC Freiburg, leaving André Onana on the bench in a bold tactical gamble.
Tielemans' stunner gives Villa 1-0 lead in Europa League final. The goal puts Aston Villa within touching distance of first European title since 1982.
Aston Villa defeated SC Freiburg in the 2026 Europa League final, ending a 44-year drought for a major European trophy and sealing a Champions League spot.
Unai Emery targets additional Europa League silverware as Aston Villa host SC Freiburg, bringing his record four titles into focus for this pivotal match.
Julian Schuster has led Freiburg to the Europa League final vs Aston Villa, seeking the club's first major trophy after Christian Streich's departure.
Emiliano Martinez's World Cup and Copa America experience fuels belief ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League final vs Freiburg on Wednesday night.