Die Roten & Die Mannschaft

Lennart Karl has resumed training with the ball for the first time since his injury. Karl and Serge Gnabry completed an individual session at Säbener Straße today. [FCB]

There has been an internal change of plans regarding Kim Min-jae. The defender is currently no longer a candidate for sale. Kim is reliable whenever he plays and is popular within the team, hence the club's decision to keep him. If a huge offer were to come for him and if Kim asks to leave, then the decision could be reconsidered, but as things stand, he's not a candidate for sale.

As things stand Bayern are not planning to sign another midfielder for the #6 or #8 position. [SkySportDE]

DFB statement regarding Jürgen Klopp:

"DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and DFB Vice President Hans-Joachim Watzke held their first intensive talks with Jürgen Klopp in New York yesterday regarding the possible appointment of the next Germany head coach. The constructive discussions resulted in an agreement on the key terms of a potential contract.

The talks will continue next week. Both sides are confident that the negotiations can ultimately be concluded successfully, subject to reaching an agreement with Klopp's current employer, Red Bull. Any potential contract must ultimately be approved at a joint meeting of the Supervisory Board and the Shareholders' Assembly of DFB GmbH & Co. KG."

DFB President Bernd Neuendorf and vice president Hans-Joachim Watzke are flying to New York this weekend to finalize the deal with Jürgen Klopp as new Germany head coach.

Details of the deal:

• 4-year contract until 2030, including the 2030 World Cup
• Salary: Klopp will earn slightly higher than Nagelsmann's €7m/year salary
• Staff: Klopp's long-term assistants Peter Krawietz and Pepijn Lijnders are almost guaranteed to be part of his backroom staff. Many potential assistant coaches have also applied to Klopp in recent days
• The DFB will not pay Red Bull a compensation fee to release him out of his contract. Instead, he will remain with Red Bull as a brand ambassador, which is more valuable to them than a single-digit million compensation. [Bild]

Official: Arijon Ibrahimović has extended his contract at FC Bayern until 2028 and will permanently integrate the first team squad next season.

Christoph Freund: "Arijon joined FC Bayern at the age of 12 and has progressed step by step through our academy and carefully chosen loan spells. His excellent season at 1. FC Heidenheim, in particular, helped him grow enormously both as a player and as a person, leaving him ready for FC Bayern. His development is a perfect example of the pathway we provide for our young talents. Now, it's no longer just about learning - it's about stepping up, making his mark, and competing here at FC Bayern."

Jamal Musiala underwent a minor, planned operation after returning from the World Cup. This measure is part of the normal medical process following his serious injury last summer and had long been scheduled for after the tournament. The procedure allows the player to complete pre-season according to a clearly structured plan, ensuring his availability for the start of the season. [FCB]

The operation was to remove the metal plate that was in Musiala's foot after his surgery last summer. It took place last Thursday. Musiala is now expected to be available for the beginning of pre-season. [Bild]

There are many rumours linking Michael Olise to Real Madrid. Did you tell him to stay?

Dayot Upamecano: "He's staying, he's staying."

[Kerry Hau]

Nathaniel Brown won 73% of his duels in the Champions League last season, the best duel success rate of all players with 500+ minutes in the competition. [Opta]

OFFICIAL: Bayern have completed the signing of Nathaniel Brown on a 5-year contract until 2031 ✍️🇩🇪

Jürgen Klopp is ready to return as a head coach. He has always been open to becoming Germany head coach as confirmed today via DFB. [SkySportDE]