Manuel Veth
@manuelveth.bsky.social
PhD King’s College London | Area Manager North America Transfermarkt | | Host and founder of the Bundesliga Gegenpressing Podcast |
Victoria 🇨🇦 / München 🇩🇪
Victoria 🇨🇦 / München 🇩🇪
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New Gegenpressing Pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I with a #Bayern transfer special. We discussed:
👑Lennart Karl Real Madrid comments
💰Karl set to sign new contract until 2031
💸Min-Jae Kim and Sacha Boey to be sold?
🏦Dayot Upamecano to be paid!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-tra...
👑Lennart Karl Real Madrid comments
💰Karl set to sign new contract until 2031
💸Min-Jae Kim and Sacha Boey to be sold?
🏦Dayot Upamecano to be paid!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-tra...
Bayern transfer show special: Karl, Kane, Kim, Boey & Upamecano all discussed
On the first bonus show of 2026, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss all the major transfer stories surrounding Bayern Munich in the January transfer window.
gegenpressing.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 AM
New Gegenpressing Pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I with a #Bayern transfer special. We discussed:
👑Lennart Karl Real Madrid comments
💰Karl set to sign new contract until 2031
💸Min-Jae Kim and Sacha Boey to be sold?
🏦Dayot Upamecano to be paid!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-tra...
👑Lennart Karl Real Madrid comments
💰Karl set to sign new contract until 2031
💸Min-Jae Kim and Sacha Boey to be sold?
🏦Dayot Upamecano to be paid!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-tra...
New Gegenpressing Pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I with a #Bayern transfer special. We discussed:
👑Lennart Karl Real Madrid comments
💰Karl set to sign new contract until 2031
💸Min-Jae Kim and Sacha Boey to be sold?
🏦Dayot Upamecano to be paid!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-tra...
👑Lennart Karl Real Madrid comments
💰Karl set to sign new contract until 2031
💸Min-Jae Kim and Sacha Boey to be sold?
🏦Dayot Upamecano to be paid!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-tra...
Bayern transfer show special: Karl, Kane, Kim, Boey & Upamecano all discussed
On the first bonus show of 2026, Manu and Stefan sit down to discuss all the major transfer stories surrounding Bayern Munich in the January transfer window.
gegenpressing.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 AM
New Gegenpressing Pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I with a #Bayern transfer special. We discussed:
👑Lennart Karl Real Madrid comments
💰Karl set to sign new contract until 2031
💸Min-Jae Kim and Sacha Boey to be sold?
🏦Dayot Upamecano to be paid!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-tra...
👑Lennart Karl Real Madrid comments
💰Karl set to sign new contract until 2031
💸Min-Jae Kim and Sacha Boey to be sold?
🏦Dayot Upamecano to be paid!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-tra...
The Vancouver Whitecaps have firmly rejected a report that Tristan Blackmon is headed to Inter Miami CF.
Background on why the Whitecaps rejected an approach by Inter Miami, what it means for other star players and what happens next for Transfermarkt
www.transfermarkt.us/tristan-blac...
Background on why the Whitecaps rejected an approach by Inter Miami, what it means for other star players and what happens next for Transfermarkt
www.transfermarkt.us/tristan-blac...
Tristan Blackmon to Inter Miami? Vancouver Whitecaps "firmly reject report"
After selling Ali Ahmed to Norwich City and trading Jayden Nelson to Austin FC, a report by The Miami Herald on Wednesday indicated that the Vancouver Whitecaps were on the verge of losing yet another...
www.transfermarkt.us
January 7, 2026 at 11:05 PM
The Vancouver Whitecaps have firmly rejected a report that Tristan Blackmon is headed to Inter Miami CF.
Background on why the Whitecaps rejected an approach by Inter Miami, what it means for other star players and what happens next for Transfermarkt
www.transfermarkt.us/tristan-blac...
Background on why the Whitecaps rejected an approach by Inter Miami, what it means for other star players and what happens next for Transfermarkt
www.transfermarkt.us/tristan-blac...
Whitecaps deny the report that Blackmon is off to Inter Miami.
Statement by Axel Schuster on the report that Blackmon is set to join Inter Miami:
Statement by Axel Schuster on the report that Blackmon is set to join Inter Miami:
January 7, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Whitecaps deny the report that Blackmon is off to Inter Miami.
Statement by Axel Schuster on the report that Blackmon is set to join Inter Miami:
Statement by Axel Schuster on the report that Blackmon is set to join Inter Miami:
Sources have indicated that they are hopeful that they are hopeful that Tristan Blackmon will stay in Vancouver.
Some of the numbers speculated though will make it certainly hard to keep the #USMNT defender a Whitecap.
I reckon that this will be a story that will remain with us for some time.
Some of the numbers speculated though will make it certainly hard to keep the #USMNT defender a Whitecap.
I reckon that this will be a story that will remain with us for some time.
There is a report out there that Inter Miami CF are finalizing a deal to sign Tristan Blackmon from the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Sources have denied that the #VWFC star is on the verge of joining Messi's club. What is true is that interest is very high in Blackmon. One to keep an eye on.
Sources have denied that the #VWFC star is on the verge of joining Messi's club. What is true is that interest is very high in Blackmon. One to keep an eye on.
January 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Sources have indicated that they are hopeful that they are hopeful that Tristan Blackmon will stay in Vancouver.
Some of the numbers speculated though will make it certainly hard to keep the #USMNT defender a Whitecap.
I reckon that this will be a story that will remain with us for some time.
Some of the numbers speculated though will make it certainly hard to keep the #USMNT defender a Whitecap.
I reckon that this will be a story that will remain with us for some time.
There is a report out there that Inter Miami CF are finalizing a deal to sign Tristan Blackmon from the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Sources have denied that the #VWFC star is on the verge of joining Messi's club. What is true is that interest is very high in Blackmon. One to keep an eye on.
Sources have denied that the #VWFC star is on the verge of joining Messi's club. What is true is that interest is very high in Blackmon. One to keep an eye on.
January 7, 2026 at 9:28 PM
There is a report out there that Inter Miami CF are finalizing a deal to sign Tristan Blackmon from the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Sources have denied that the #VWFC star is on the verge of joining Messi's club. What is true is that interest is very high in Blackmon. One to keep an eye on.
Sources have denied that the #VWFC star is on the verge of joining Messi's club. What is true is that interest is very high in Blackmon. One to keep an eye on.
#USMNT striker Damion Downs returns to the Bundesliga as he tries to jump onto that World Cup train. Words for Transfermarkt
www.transfermarkt.us/damion-downs...
www.transfermarkt.us/damion-downs...
Damion Downs joins Hamburg - Southampton could make a transfer profit
Bundesliga club Hamburger SV have signed US men’s national team striker Damion Downs on loan from Southampton. Signed initially on loan, Hamburg have an option to buy that could make the 21-year-old o...
www.transfermarkt.us
January 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
#USMNT striker Damion Downs returns to the Bundesliga as he tries to jump onto that World Cup train. Words for Transfermarkt
www.transfermarkt.us/damion-downs...
www.transfermarkt.us/damion-downs...
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There are also several brand-new faces in the #CanMNT January Camp squad, including some intriguing #CanPL youngsters and a trio coming from #VWFC
Mitch Tierney and I dive into those new names, looking at what they can bring to Jesse Marsch's side this camp
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onesoccer.ca/a/dual-natio...
Mitch Tierney and I dive into those new names, looking at what they can bring to Jesse Marsch's side this camp
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onesoccer.ca/a/dual-natio...
Get to know the NEW CALL-UPS in the CanMNT January camp roster 🇨🇦
Get to know the NEW CALL-UPS in the CanMNT January camp roster 🇨🇦
onesoccer.ca
January 6, 2026 at 10:15 PM
There are also several brand-new faces in the #CanMNT January Camp squad, including some intriguing #CanPL youngsters and a trio coming from #VWFC
Mitch Tierney and I dive into those new names, looking at what they can bring to Jesse Marsch's side this camp
👇
onesoccer.ca/a/dual-natio...
Mitch Tierney and I dive into those new names, looking at what they can bring to Jesse Marsch's side this camp
👇
onesoccer.ca/a/dual-natio...
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The CBA for players in the #USL-C has expired, but talks are set to resume Thursday. While there is some agreement on 12-month contracts & clubs offering health insurance to players, there's still some distance to be navigated on salary increases and player licensing.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
USL, players to resume talks after CBA expires - sources
The USL and the USL Players Association will resume talks on Wednesday towards a new CBA for players in the USL Championship, but the two sides remain far apart on some key issues, according to source...
www.espn.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:18 PM
The CBA for players in the #USL-C has expired, but talks are set to resume Thursday. While there is some agreement on 12-month contracts & clubs offering health insurance to players, there's still some distance to be navigated on salary increases and player licensing.
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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Just before Christmas, Bayern Munich announced that SD Aucas have been added to Red&Gold Football. The addition of the Ecuadorian club further underlines Bayern's changing transfer strategy.
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-mun...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-mun...
Bayern Munich: How an under the radar partnership announcement underlines a change in the club's transfer strategy
Just before Christmas, Bayern Munich announced that SD Aucas have been added to Red&Gold Football. The addition of the Ecuadorian club further underlines Bayern's changing transfer strategy.
gegenpressing.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Just before Christmas, Bayern Munich announced that SD Aucas have been added to Red&Gold Football. The addition of the Ecuadorian club further underlines Bayern's changing transfer strategy.
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-mun...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-mun...
#CanMNT goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau has joined Orlando City. Write up for Transfermarkt on what it all means ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
www.transfermarkt.us/maxime-crepe...
www.transfermarkt.us/maxime-crepe...
Maxime Crépeau joins Orlando City - CanMNT free agent arrives from Portland Timbers
Maxime Crépeau has joined Orlando City. The Canadian men’s national team goalkeeper was one of the biggest Major League Soccer free agent names available after his contract with the Portland Timbers e...
www.transfermarkt.us
January 6, 2026 at 5:39 PM
#CanMNT goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau has joined Orlando City. Write up for Transfermarkt on what it all means ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
www.transfermarkt.us/maxime-crepe...
www.transfermarkt.us/maxime-crepe...
What a gem of a name!
January 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
What a gem of a name!
Just before Christmas, Bayern Munich announced that SD Aucas have been added to Red&Gold Football. The addition of the Ecuadorian club further underlines Bayern's changing transfer strategy.
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-mun...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-mun...
Bayern Munich: How an under the radar partnership announcement underlines a change in the club's transfer strategy
Just before Christmas, Bayern Munich announced that SD Aucas have been added to Red&Gold Football. The addition of the Ecuadorian club further underlines Bayern's changing transfer strategy.
gegenpressing.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Just before Christmas, Bayern Munich announced that SD Aucas have been added to Red&Gold Football. The addition of the Ecuadorian club further underlines Bayern's changing transfer strategy.
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-mun...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/bayern-mun...
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Back in the 'office' today after some time in the corner of Latin America.
January is one of the few times when my commissions are wide open, so hoping to speak w. editors/producers/brands/old pals about working together this year - whether it be a project in the U.S./Mexico or farther afield!
January is one of the few times when my commissions are wide open, so hoping to speak w. editors/producers/brands/old pals about working together this year - whether it be a project in the U.S./Mexico or farther afield!
January 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Back in the 'office' today after some time in the corner of Latin America.
January is one of the few times when my commissions are wide open, so hoping to speak w. editors/producers/brands/old pals about working together this year - whether it be a project in the U.S./Mexico or farther afield!
January is one of the few times when my commissions are wide open, so hoping to speak w. editors/producers/brands/old pals about working together this year - whether it be a project in the U.S./Mexico or farther afield!
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New Gegenpressing #Bundesliga Transfer Show. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat:
🦅Kalimuendo to Frankfurt
🎄Downs to Werder Bremen
🇪🇨Stuttgart sign Ecuadorian talent
🐝Why Groß left BVB for Brighton
🇩🇪...and much more!
youtu.be/rvEJ6YwV8uo?...
🦅Kalimuendo to Frankfurt
🎄Downs to Werder Bremen
🇪🇨Stuttgart sign Ecuadorian talent
🐝Why Groß left BVB for Brighton
🇩🇪...and much more!
youtu.be/rvEJ6YwV8uo?...
Kalimuendo to Frankfurt, Downs to Werder Bremen and Dortmund sell Groß to Brighton
YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
New Gegenpressing #Bundesliga Transfer Show. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat:
🦅Kalimuendo to Frankfurt
🎄Downs to Werder Bremen
🇪🇨Stuttgart sign Ecuadorian talent
🐝Why Groß left BVB for Brighton
🇩🇪...and much more!
youtu.be/rvEJ6YwV8uo?...
🦅Kalimuendo to Frankfurt
🎄Downs to Werder Bremen
🇪🇨Stuttgart sign Ecuadorian talent
🐝Why Groß left BVB for Brighton
🇩🇪...and much more!
youtu.be/rvEJ6YwV8uo?...
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As there has been a steady stream of new arrivals on Bluesky lately, here are a few starter packs I put together which might be of use.
go.bsky.app/LkYr5cE
go.bsky.app/LkYr5cE
January 5, 2026 at 11:41 AM
As there has been a steady stream of new arrivals on Bluesky lately, here are a few starter packs I put together which might be of use.
go.bsky.app/LkYr5cE
go.bsky.app/LkYr5cE
Done deal ✅
Sources 🚨 Ali Ahmed is indeed headed to Norwich City. #VWFC are set to receive a significant transfer fee in the region of €2m plus add-ons. English outlet Pink Un first!
Details below 👇
www.transfermarkt.us/ali-ahmed-he...
Details below 👇
www.transfermarkt.us/ali-ahmed-he...
Ali Ahmed headed to Norwich City - Vancouver Whitecaps receive fee plus add-ons
Ali Ahmed is set to join Norwich City. Transfermarkt can confirm an initial report by Pink Un that the Vancouver Whitecaps are close to reaching an agreement with the Championship side. The 25-year-ol...
www.transfermarkt.us
January 4, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Done deal ✅
Some of the reactions that I have seen on this are crazy. He is 17! When I was 17 I didn’t want to live in the same place for the rest of my life either.
The message to Bayern fans and also what those close to Lennart Karl are saying after today's statement: the boy is very young, this is a 17-year old kid. He was very honest in sharing his feelings, but he loves being at Bayern, he's very proud and wants to fight for Bayern. He's always had a dream
January 4, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Some of the reactions that I have seen on this are crazy. He is 17! When I was 17 I didn’t want to live in the same place for the rest of my life either.
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Whatever they might be saying elsewhere, Kuze and I are here to tell you that Kiefer Sherwood is still almost certainly going to be traded. theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
Canucks: Retaining coveted UFA winger Kiefer Sherwood is 'highly unlikely'
Is the Canucks' new contract offer just trying to increase value of the highly-coveted Sherwood in a trade?
theprovince.com
January 4, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Whatever they might be saying elsewhere, Kuze and I are here to tell you that Kiefer Sherwood is still almost certainly going to be traded. theprovince.com/sports/hocke...
New Gegenpressing #Bundesliga Transfer Show. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat:
🦅Kalimuendo to Frankfurt
🎄Downs to Werder Bremen
🇪🇨Stuttgart sign Ecuadorian talent
🐝Why Groß left BVB for Brighton
🇩🇪...and much more!
youtu.be/rvEJ6YwV8uo?...
🦅Kalimuendo to Frankfurt
🎄Downs to Werder Bremen
🇪🇨Stuttgart sign Ecuadorian talent
🐝Why Groß left BVB for Brighton
🇩🇪...and much more!
youtu.be/rvEJ6YwV8uo?...
Kalimuendo to Frankfurt, Downs to Werder Bremen and Dortmund sell Groß to Brighton
YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast
youtu.be
January 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
New Gegenpressing #Bundesliga Transfer Show. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat:
🦅Kalimuendo to Frankfurt
🎄Downs to Werder Bremen
🇪🇨Stuttgart sign Ecuadorian talent
🐝Why Groß left BVB for Brighton
🇩🇪...and much more!
youtu.be/rvEJ6YwV8uo?...
🦅Kalimuendo to Frankfurt
🎄Downs to Werder Bremen
🇪🇨Stuttgart sign Ecuadorian talent
🐝Why Groß left BVB for Brighton
🇩🇪...and much more!
youtu.be/rvEJ6YwV8uo?...
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It remains funny to me that 17 years into @sounderatheart.com’s existence people are still shocked whenever we lightly tread into anything vaguely political.
We quit Twitter a long time ago but this still struck a nerve with some. That said, we’ve never regretted our decision.
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/01/its-...
www.sounderatheart.com/2026/01/its-...
It’s time for teams and leagues to leave X
Remaining on the platform condones horrific racist and sexist abuse.
www.sounderatheart.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
It remains funny to me that 17 years into @sounderatheart.com’s existence people are still shocked whenever we lightly tread into anything vaguely political.
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NEW: Ali Ahmed is heading overseas to join Norwich City in the relegation battle of England's second tier.
A new challenge for him to lead a young group + establish himself in Europe after teenaged stints in Portugal & England
My @SInow story
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
A new challenge for him to lead a young group + establish himself in Europe after teenaged stints in Portugal & England
My @SInow story
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
Canada Star on Cusp of European Transfer After MLS Success—Report
Ali Ahmed played a critical role in Vancouver Whitecaps’ run to MLS Cup and the Concacaf Champions Cup final in 2025.
www.si.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:29 PM
NEW: Ali Ahmed is heading overseas to join Norwich City in the relegation battle of England's second tier.
A new challenge for him to lead a young group + establish himself in Europe after teenaged stints in Portugal & England
My @SInow story
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
A new challenge for him to lead a young group + establish himself in Europe after teenaged stints in Portugal & England
My @SInow story
www.si.com/soccer/canad...
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There’s been a lot of rubbish said about Wilfried Nancy at Celtic. There will be more before he’s inevitably sacked.
But to be clear - he is part of the problem. Celtic are a tactical mess right now. An absolute rabble of a team.
Players aren’t bought in. The second half today was a capitulation.
But to be clear - he is part of the problem. Celtic are a tactical mess right now. An absolute rabble of a team.
Players aren’t bought in. The second half today was a capitulation.
January 3, 2026 at 6:57 PM
There’s been a lot of rubbish said about Wilfried Nancy at Celtic. There will be more before he’s inevitably sacked.
But to be clear - he is part of the problem. Celtic are a tactical mess right now. An absolute rabble of a team.
Players aren’t bought in. The second half today was a capitulation.
But to be clear - he is part of the problem. Celtic are a tactical mess right now. An absolute rabble of a team.
Players aren’t bought in. The second half today was a capitulation.
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More details on the Ali Ahmed to Norwich City deal.
Looking like it will be a more active January window for the Whitecaps than we anticipated.
#VWFC
Looking like it will be a more active January window for the Whitecaps than we anticipated.
#VWFC
Sources 🚨 Ali Ahmed is indeed headed to Norwich City. #VWFC are set to receive a significant transfer fee in the region of €2m plus add-ons. English outlet Pink Un first!
Details below 👇
www.transfermarkt.us/ali-ahmed-he...
Details below 👇
www.transfermarkt.us/ali-ahmed-he...
Ali Ahmed headed to Norwich City - Vancouver Whitecaps receive fee plus add-ons
Ali Ahmed is set to join Norwich City. Transfermarkt can confirm an initial report by Pink Un that the Vancouver Whitecaps are close to reaching an agreement with the Championship side. The 25-year-ol...
www.transfermarkt.us
January 3, 2026 at 6:10 PM
More details on the Ali Ahmed to Norwich City deal.
Looking like it will be a more active January window for the Whitecaps than we anticipated.
#VWFC
Looking like it will be a more active January window for the Whitecaps than we anticipated.
#VWFC
Sources 🚨 Ali Ahmed is indeed headed to Norwich City. #VWFC are set to receive a significant transfer fee in the region of €2m plus add-ons. English outlet Pink Un first!
Details below 👇
www.transfermarkt.us/ali-ahmed-he...
Details below 👇
www.transfermarkt.us/ali-ahmed-he...
Ali Ahmed headed to Norwich City - Vancouver Whitecaps receive fee plus add-ons
Ali Ahmed is set to join Norwich City. Transfermarkt can confirm an initial report by Pink Un that the Vancouver Whitecaps are close to reaching an agreement with the Championship side. The 25-year-ol...
www.transfermarkt.us
January 3, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Sources 🚨 Ali Ahmed is indeed headed to Norwich City. #VWFC are set to receive a significant transfer fee in the region of €2m plus add-ons. English outlet Pink Un first!
Details below 👇
www.transfermarkt.us/ali-ahmed-he...
Details below 👇
www.transfermarkt.us/ali-ahmed-he...