Ousmane Dembélé, Paris Saint-Germain
2025 Season
Dembélé has fulfilled his immense potential, leading PSG to a historic Champions League win over Liverpool.
The ambidextrous winger’s dribbling, explosiveness, and versatility make him nearly unstoppable. His elite stats rival Messi and Neymar, cementing him as the best player in the world right now.
Ousmane Dembélé (France National Team, Paris Saint-Germain)
March 2025 (Nations League Quarterfinals)
Mbappé highlights Dembélé’s current form as an asset for France’s attacking unpredictability.
Both players have scored over 30 goals this season, and Mbappé is eager to link up with his PSG teammate in the upcoming matches against Croatia.
Christian Pulisic, AC Milan
Ongoing (2025 Season)
Pulisic is negotiating a new contract with Milan after becoming a key player since joining in 2023.
The USMNT star has scored 15+ goals in each of his first two seasons, matching Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s record. Despite Milan’s struggles, he wants to extend his stay.
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
August 2025
Despite retiring after Euro 2024, Manuel Neuer could return for Germany’s 2026 World Cup campaign. DFB sporting director Rudi Völler has contacted the Bayern goalkeeper after doubts over Marc-André ter Stegen, who lost his Barcelona spot and remains sidelined post-surgery. Ter Stegen was long Neuer’s natural successor but is now benched by new signing Joan Garcia at Barcelona. With his fitness and form uncertain, the DFB sees Neuer’s potential recall as a contingency to stabilize Germany’s goalkeeping options ahead of 2026.
Darren Fletcher
May 2026
Darren Fletcher praised JJ Gabriel as ready for senior football after a standout academy campaign. The 15-year-old scored 21 goals and impressed in youth competitions, earning first-team training exposure and potential pre-season involvement.
Fabian Schar (Newcastle United)
Announced ahead of end-of-season run-in, 2024/25
Veteran centre-back Fabian Schar has signed a contract extension that keeps him at Newcastle United until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Schar, who joined from Deportivo La Coruña in 2018, has made 221 appearances for the Magpies. The 32-year-old expressed his joy after the club’s recent Carabao Cup win and reaffirmed his happiness at continuing with the club and in the city.
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
November 2025
Manuel Neuer remains Bayern’s No.1 at 39, but says any new deal must consider body management and recovery load. Club talk points to a possible extension beyond 40, while Jonas Urbig’s succession push is on hold with Neuer still delivering first-choice performances. Bayern will balance form, medical data, and succession planning. Kompany has parked future-talk publicly to protect focus. December conversations will define term length, incentives, and contingency planning, ensuring continuity without blocking development minutes if performance or health dips.
Wayne Hennessey
July 2025
Veteran goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey has officially announced his retirement. The Wales international made over 150 appearances for Wolves and earned 100+ caps for his country across a career that spanned nearly two decades.
Hennessey’s career included stops at Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Nottingham Forest. He retires as one of Wales’ most-capped players and a respected figure in British football.
Sarina Wiegman
December 2025
Sarina Wiegman has been named BBC Sports Personality Coach of the Year for 2025 after leading England’s Lionesses to a second successive European Championship title in Switzerland, adding another major honour to a record that already includes Euros triumphs with the Netherlands and England. In her acceptance speech, Wiegman thanked the FA, staff and players, highlighting the Lionesses’ preparation and togetherness as the key difference, and used the stage to encourage especially female coaches to enjoy the job and believe they can make a real impact in the game.
Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
August 2025
uventus talent Kenan Yildiz has been praised by Aldo Serena, who likened him to Michael Laudrup while rejecting comparisons to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. The 20-year-old is expected to confirm his potential in a pivotal third season in Turin. Yildiz’s balance of humble off-field character and fiery on-field aggression has impressed Juventus and Italian legends alike. His technical flair, intelligence, and mental resilience position him as one of Europe’s standout prospects, with expectations rising for a breakthrough campaign.
