van Nistelrooy, Ruud – out of contract + Leicester City After parting ways with Steve Cooper, Leicester City presented their new head coach on Friday evening: Ruud van Nistelrooy, most recently the interim manager at Manchester United, takes over the Foxes. The Dutchman has been given a contract until June 30, 2027.
Baumgartl, Timo – unattached + St. Louis City SC Timo Baumgartl has found a new club. The defender signed a contract with St. Louis City in the US MLS until the end of the 2026 season, with an option for an additional year. Most recently, the 28-year-old played in the 2nd Bundesliga for Schalke 04, …
Labbadia, Bruno – unattached + Hamburger SV On Monday, kicker reported on the close relationship between Stefan Kuntz and Bruno Labbadia. This has become even closer this week, with the 58-year-old still the most promising candidate for the job as the new HSV coach. There is much to suggest that Labbadia will get the opportunity …
Carmona, José Angel + Sevilla FC Sevilla FC have tied defender José Angel Carmona until the summer of 2028. The 22-year-old homegrown player, who was loaned to league rivals Getafe during the 2023/24 season, has made the maximum possible 14 appearances so far this season. According to Spanish media reports, the new release clause at …
McLemore, Malik – El Paso Locomotive FC + Alemannia Aachen Like guest striker Maurice Deville (32), Malik McLemore (27) is not getting a contract at Alemannia Aachen either. The former Fürth player, whose contract with the US second division club El Paso expires this month, was unable to convince coach Heiner Backhaus in the 2-0 …
Thioune, Daniel + Fortuna Düsseldorf As expected, second division club Fortuna Düsseldorf have extended their cooperation with coach Daniel Thioune. The new contract is valid until the summer of 2028, as F95 announced on Thursday evening. The 50-year-old took over the Rhinelanders in February 2022 in 16th place in the table and led them to …
Deville, Maurice – unassigned + Alemannia Aachen Maurice Deville has been active as a test player at Alemannia Aachen in recent days – but the 32-year-old striker will not receive a contract at the third division promotion team, which is low on goals. “They’re decent lads with good approaches, but it doesn’t fit,” said coach …
Lemperle, Tim – 1. FC Köln Tim Lemperle’s contract with 1. FC Köln expires in the summer. Thomas Kessler, Head of Licensing, confirmed that talks were underway with the current top scorer (six goals, four assists) about extending his contract. “We believe we can offer him a good framework for his development at FC,” said …
Choupo-Moting, Eric Maxim – unassigned + New York Red Bulls Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, still under contract with FC Bayern until the summer, has his sights set on a new employer, according to Sky reports. The 35-year-old attacker is on the verge of a move to the New York Red Bulls in the MLS
Lampard, Frank – unassigned + Coventry City Chelsea icon Frank Lampard is the new coach of Coventry City. The English second division club announced on Thursday that the 46-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract until June 2027. Lampard celebrated his greatest successes as a player with Chelsea, including the Champions League triumph in 2011/12, and …
