Tresoldi agrees Dortmund deal as Müller criticises Nagelsmann

Dortmund reach agreement with Tresoldi as Klopp era looms

Nicolo Tresoldi is heading to Dortmund. BVB have a verbal agreement with the Germany striker, who is also wanted by Club Brugge, Roma, Atletico Madrid, Fenerbahce, and Hoffenheim (1). The 21-year-old Hannover forward broke through under former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, who handed him his first international cap. Now Tresoldi looks set to become part of Dortmund's attack alongside Serhou Guirassy, with Fisnik Asllani and Randal Kolo Muani also in the mix at the club.

Paris Saint-Germain, who scouted Tresoldi earlier this summer, appear to have dropped out of the race (1). The deal is not done yet, but the agreement gives Dortmund a clear edge heading into the decisive phase of negotiations.

Müller takes aim at Nagelsmann after World Cup exit

Thomas Müller did not hold back. The veteran forward criticised former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann in the wake of the World Cup round-of-32 elimination, questioning the manager's approach during the tournament (2). Müller, a 2014 World Cup winner with over 130 caps, rarely speaks out so bluntly. His words land at a delicate moment, with Jurgen Klopp's contract terms now settled and a new era about to begin.

Germany's early exit from World Cup 2026 remains the wound that defines this transition. Lothar Matthäus had already delivered a harsh verdict on Manuel Neuer's performances at the tournament, and now Müller has added his voice to the post-mortem. Klopp inherits a squad that needs rebuilding, not just on the pitch but in belief.

Fan-reaktioner

Germany fans have been drifting into nostalgia this week, with one popular Reddit thread revisiting the iconic 2006 World Cup as a benchmark. The post celebrates a tournament stacked with legends across generations: Cannavaro, Zidane, Henry, Pirlo, and more. Check out the full thread here. The timing says plenty, supporters are looking backward while waiting for Klopp to give them something new to believe in.