Real Madrid eyes Swiss star Manzambi as Dortmund's Nmecha shines in Germany

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has intensified interest in Johan Manzambi, the 22‑year‑old Swiss midfielder of SC Freiburg who impressed with a two‑goal performance for Switzerland against Bosnia in the World Cup 2026 group stage. The club is evaluating a potentially record fee after the player recorded seven goals and nine assists in 47 Bundesliga matches and helped Freiburg reach the UEFA Europa League final. The transfer would be a major investment for the Spanish giants as they aim to maintain dominance in European competition.

In Germany, Borussia Dortmund’s 25‑year‑old Felix Nmecha has emerged as a versatile midfield option, displacing long‑time national‑team stalwart Joshua Kimmich. Standing 1.90 m tall, Nmecha impressed with a debut goal and a penalty against Curaçao and is set to face Ivory Coast in the World Cup. His performances have drawn praise from coach Julian Nagelsmann and could lead to a lucrative sale after the tournament.