Veteran right-back Juanfran, whose contract with Atletico Madrid expires at the end of the season, remains firmly focused on the present. While many fans and media outlets are buzzing about winter signings Diego Costa and Vitolo, Juanfran has urged the team to stay grounded and not let incoming transfers distract them from the current task at hand. “Right now, we shouldn’t be thinking about Diego or Vitolo,” Juanfran said. “We need to concentrate on the players we already have. When the time is right, we’ll think about how the new arrivals can help. Until then, our only goal is to […]

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness recently reaffirmed the club’s firm stance on transfer spending, declaring that the German giants will not pay €100 million for any player. In his view, Bayern’s transfer strategy is not only wise but should be applauded for its consistency and long-term vision. “There’s always someone accusing us of being too conservative, saying Bayern has missed the boat during this wave of big-money transfers and is now headed for decline,” Hoeness said. “But I completely disagree. We’ve succeeded by staying self-reliant and true to our values, and I believe we deserve credit for that.” Hoeness, who […]