The Fussball Podcast

The Bundesliga transfer window has reshaped several of Germany’s biggest clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season.Markus and Keven Bader discuss Bayern Munich’s additions of Ismael Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, Borussia Dortmund’s new generation following the departures of Karim Adeyemi and Julian Brandt, and the significant rebuilds taking place at Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig.They also assess Dortmund’s failed pursuit of Saïd El Mala, Leipzig’s sale of Yan Diomande to Real Madrid, Schalke’s move for Robin Gosens and reports that Niclas Füllkrug could return to Werder Bremen.👇 Which club has had the best window? Who has taken the greatest risk? And has anyone built a squad capable of challenging Bayern? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.Please note: Füllkrug’s return has since been confirmed. ⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more English-language news, analysis, and interviews from across German football.🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!📲 Subscribe for more insights & exclusive interviews!🎧 Listen to The Fussball Podcast on all audio platforms:👉 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-fussball-podcast/id1635935563Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6fiEdUFUH89Ix9WDPD5o?si=d835b6e515ec46f4Follow us on social media:📲 Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft📲 Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoftTimetamps: 0:00 Intro02:00 Are Bayern's Transfer Business Complete?03:59 How will Wsmael Saibari fit into Bayern?05:56 Ole Book's Dortmund Rebuild: What Can We Expect?10:58 Leverkusen & RB Leipzig: The Rebuild13:29 Stuttgart & the importance of RETAINING Players15:52 Hoffenheim, Eintracht & Other Notable Transfers20:35 Niclas Füllkrug Tribute22:03 Top 5 Bundesliga Transfers

FSG has agreed to sell a close to 40% minority stake in Liverpool to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia and backed by investors connected to the Mittal family, Eduardo Saverin and Jeff Bezos.
The Athletic’s James Pearce joins Markus to explain the agreement, what the investors can contribute under PSR and what Liverpool’s deal tells us about the changing direction of football ownership.
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00:00 Teaser
01:22 What FSG has agreed with 1892 Holdings
04:33 Is this the beginning of FSG’s exit?
05:54 What the investors can contribute under PSR
10:29 Why billionaires want to invest in football
14:30 Is football moving towards an American ownership model?
17:41 Sport’s value in the battle for attention18:27 Should football fans be concerned?

The journalist who broke the story joins us.

The Times’ Chief Sports Reporter Martyn Ziegler joins Jan Åge and Markus Fjørtoft to take us inside Gianni Infantino’s failed attempt to sell a stake in FIFA’s commercial and competition busines, including the World Cup, to private investors.

We discuss how Martyn broke the story, how some of football’s biggest stories emerge from behind closed doors, what it reveals about Infantino and the power structures inside FIFA, the growing opposition to his presidency, and the question now facing world football: can Infantino survive?

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Timestamps:
0:00 Teaser
01:16 How Martyn Broke The Story!
03:04 Did Infantino underestimate the football world?
05:28 Why are People Staying Silent?
08:55 What UEFA, AFC and CONCACAF's Joint Statement Means?
10:17 What's UEFA's Strategy? Election or Remove Him?
12:07 Would FIFA Change if Infantino Was Removed?
15:08 What Will Happen Now?
18:18 What Does The Future Of Football Look Like?

FIFA has withdrawn its highly controversial proposal to sell a minority stake in a new commercial entity built around the future revenues of the FIFA World Cup following widespread opposition from across world football.

In this episode, Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft, who has spent more than two decades at the heart of football and sports politics, are joined by renowned sports journalist and broadcaster Ben Jacobs to examine one of the biggest stories the game has faced in recent years.

While recording, it was also reported that UEFA have officially  "lost confidence" in FIFA's leadership and accuse Gianni Infatino of "broken promises".

Is the Bundesliga on the verge of one of the biggest financial decisions in its history?Reports suggest the league has received a €1 billion proposal from U.S. investment firm Apollo Sports Capital, secured against future domestic TV rights. What does it mean for 50+1, German football, and the Bundesliga's ability to compete with the Premier League?Alongside host Markus Fjørtoft, Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, German Football Correspondent on The Athletic, joins the show, and breaks down the proposal, why it's so controversial, and what it could mean for the future of the Bundesliga.

We also touch on the latest on Yan Diomande's expected transfer to Real Madrid. 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Should the Bundesliga accept the deal?⬇️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more German football content and REACTION episodes!🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!📲 Subscribe for more insights & exclusive interviews!🎧 Watch The Fussball Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@janaagefjortoft9Follow us on social media:📲 Jan Åge Fjørtoft: @janaagefjortoft📲 Markus Fjørtoft: @markusfjortoft