Florian Wirtz and Granit Xhaka were pivotal in Bayer Leverkusen’s remarkable Bundesliga performance last season, while Xavi and Loïs Openda have been game-changers for RB Leipzig. The two duos will meet on Saturday when Bayer Leverkusen host RB Leipzig in matchday two of the 24/25 Bundesliga season.
German champions Bayer Leverkusen have signed Paris Saint-Germain defender Nordi Mukiele on loan.
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane received the Golden Shoe award as the highest goalscorer in a European football league.
Here are some of the Africans who starred in the major European leagues at the weekend.
Granit Xhaka kicked off Bundesliga matchday one with an incredible screamer against Borussia Monchengladbach as league champions Bayer Leverkusen picked up their first win of the season.
After a first trophyless season in 12 years, Bayern Munich have spent big this summer in the hopes of returning to the Bundesliga summit.
Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international football at the age of 38.
Here are five new faces to watch in the Bundesliga this season.
Bayer Leverkusen talisman Granit Xhaka has called on his teammates to challenge for the Bundesliga title again ahead of the new campaign.
Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer announced his retirement from international football after a 12-year career.