The Frenchman says the new boss is testing different formations at the Allianz Arena as the Bavarians step up preparations for the new season Bayern Munich attacker Franck Ribery has claimed that Pep Guardiola's coaching methods are "weird". The Bavarians are currently in Trentino preparing for their first season under their new coach and the 30-year-old says the Spaniard is trying out new s...Full Story »

Done and dusted. Guardiola's request has been granted by Bayern, the German club setting the wheels in motion to sign Thiago Alcántara. According to the RAC1 station, the German club's representative, Karl Heinz Rummenigge, has already approached Barcelona and announced Bayern's willingness to pay the release clause in full. Spanish radio station Cadena COPE had previously stated that T...Full Story »

The 43-year-old coach believes his side will likely face a tough start to the forthcoming season - despite recording four wins from four in their pre-season fixtures Pep Guardiola has warned his Bayern Munich side that they face a tough pre-season as he looks to implement his ideas on the team. The Spaniard replaced Jupp Heynckes at the end of the season after he secured an historic treble o...Full Story »

Spanish radio station Cadena COPE has stated that Thiago Alcantara will sign for Bayern Munich and the deal could be announced this Thursday. Pep Guardiola had repeatedly insisted he wouldn't make a move for the player. "People have to know that Barca players are not leaving for money or desire. There are two possibilities: they dump you or you feel like you should be playing and Barcelona do...Full Story »

The treble-winners have secured four nominations for the individual prize following their record-breaking success last season Four Bayern Munich players have been named on Uefa's 10-man shortlist for the Best Player in Europe award. Bavarian quartet Thomas Muller, Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben and Bastian Schweinsteiger are all nominated for the prize after their treble-winning 2012-13 campaig...Full Story »

The attacker and team-mate Philipp Wollscheid feel the club must strive to fill the void left by the new Chelsea signing in order to compete properly in the Champions League Sidney Sam and Philipp Wollscheid have stressed the importance for Bayer Leverkusen to replace star winger Andre Schurrle. The 22-year-old joined Chelsea for an undisclosed fee last month after a stellar season for the ...Full Story »

The Bayern Munich star's season was curtailed by injury in April but says he is enjoying being back at training with a new coach at the helm ahead of the new campaign Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos says he is raring to go under new coach Pep Guardiola as he returns to full fitness following a knee operation. Kroos suffered an adductor injury against Juventus in last season's Champions L...Full Story »

Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger believes it will not be easy for Pep Guardiola to improve on their stellar achievements after last season's triumphs. Bayern won the first ever German treble after beating Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final and running away with the Bundesliga title under Jupp Heynckes. With Guardiola taking over the retiring Heynckes at helm this...Full Story »

Bayern Munich have insisted that they will not accept a bid for striker Mario Gomez if their asking price is not met. Gomez has previously made it clear that he is interested in a move to Fiorentina after losing his first team spot to Mario Mandzukic last season. However, the move is held up with Fiorentina failing to meet Bayern's asking price. The Viola are reportedly tight on their budget...Full Story »

The Germany international is particularly impressed with the new collar on the defeated Champions League finalists' home and away strips for the 2013-14 campaignBorussia Dortmund attacker Marco Reus has expressed his satisfaction with the Bundesliga outfit's new kit. The strips for the 2013-14 season were unveiled on Friday at a lavish ceremony at Westfalenpark, the centrepiece of which was a...Full Story »