German sports news: Bundesliga transfers and broadcasting shifts

The German football landscape is seeing significant activity across transfers and broadcasting. In the Bundesliga transfer market, FC Bayern München has finalized the departure of João Palhinha to Benfica for approximately 15 million euros. Additionally, Bayern has extended Felipe Chávez’s contract until 2028, loaning him to 1. FC Magdeburg. Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly nearing a deal to bring Moussa Diaby back from Al-Ittihad for nearly 30 million euros.

In player movements, 1. FC Köln has released striker Youssoupha Niang for talks with another club, with reports suggesting a potential loan to FC St. Pauli.

Broadcasting changes are also underway. Sky Sport NFL is launching a new 24-hour channel, with a preview broadcast scheduled ahead of its official September 3 start. Meanwhile, RTL is expanding its free-to-air coverage by broadcasting Bundesliga matches, including an upcoming game between RB Leipzig and Borussia Mönchengladbach, following its acquisition of Sky.

In recognition of long-term contributions, Uli Hoeneß is set to receive the ‘Legenden-Award’ at the upcoming SPORT BILD-Award in Hamburg.