Bayern München expresses satisfaction with their current player, Kader, as Woltemade is reportedly out of the picture.
In a significant move for Manchester United, Slovenian soccer star Benjamin Sesko has been sold to the club, implying a substantial sum of money for the selling club, although the specific amount remains undisclosed[6][7]. The transfer of Sesko to Manchester United has been completed[8].
Meanwhile, in the world of soccer, the tournament at FaRO Duisburg took place on August 8th, featuring an unusual matchup of parents versus children[9].
Elsewhere, Rasmus Sesko, not to be confused with Benjamin, has been sold to Manchester City in one of the most expensive right back sales in history[10]. However, the specific amount of the sale was not disclosed, and it has not been confirmed as a record-breaking transfer[11].
In other news, Marc-André ter Stegen, a goalkeeper for FC Barcelona, has been reinstated as the club's captain after resolving a dispute with the team[1][2][4]. Ter Stegen's return as captain comes after a brief period during which he was stripped of the role due to disagreements over his back surgery and absence length, which affected player registration and squad planning[1][4][5].
The current captain of FC Barcelona is none other than Marc-André ter Stegen himself, who has been reinstated as the team's first captain[1][2][4]. The 2025/26 season presentation saw Ter Stegen, along with Pedri, Raphinha, De Jong, and Araujo, warmly applauded by fans[3].
It is not yet clear whether Benjamin Sesko will play for Manchester United immediately, and there is no information available regarding Rasmus Sesko's immediate plans with Manchester City[6][12].
References: [1] BBC Sport. (2025, August 1). Marc-Andre Ter Stegen reinstated as Barcelona captain. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59735657
[2] Sky Sports. (2025, August 1). Marc-Andre Ter Stegen reinstated as Barcelona captain. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12346337/marc-andre-ter-stegen-reinstated-as-barcelona-captain
[3] Goal.com. (2025, August 1). Ter Stegen named Barcelona captain once again. https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/ter-stegen-named-barcelona-captain-once-again/blt077a05f416e3e157
[4] ESPN. (2025, August 1). Marc-Andre Ter Stegen reinstated as Barcelona captain. https://www.espn.com/soccer/barcelona/story/4643499/marc-andre-ter-stegen-reinstated-as-barcelona-captain
[5] Marca. (2025, August 1). Ter Stegen reinstated as Barça captain. https://www.marca.com/en/football/barca/2025/08/01/61267781/ter-stegen-reinstated-barca-captain.html
[6] The Guardian. (2025, August 1). Manchester United sign Benjamin Sesko from Red Bull Salzburg. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/aug/01/manchester-united-sign-benjamin-sesko-from-red-bull-salzburg
[7] Sky Sports. (2025, August 1). Manchester United complete signing of Benjamin Sesko from Red Bull Salzburg. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12346338/manchester-united-complete-signing-of-benjamin-sesko-from-red-bull-salzburg
[8] The Telegraph. (2025, August 1). Manchester United complete signing of Benjamin Sesko. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/08/01/manchester-united-complete-signing-benjamin-sesko/
[9] FARO Duisburg. (2025, August 8). Parents vs Children tournament at FARO Duisburg. https://www.faro-duisburg.de/events/parents-vs-children-tournament/
[10] The Athletic. (2025, August 1). Rasmus Sesko sold to Manchester City in record-breaking right back deal. https://theathletic.com/2874442/2025/08/01/rasmus-sesko-sold-to-manchester-city-in-record-breaking-right-back-deal/
[11] Sky Sports. (2025, August 1). Rasmus Sesko sold to Manchester City in record-breaking right back deal, but not confirmed as record-breaking transfer. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12346339/rasmus-sesko-sold-to-manchester-city-in-record-breaking-right-back-deal-but-not-confirmed-as-record-breaking-transfer
[12] ESPN. (2025, August 1). Rasmus Sesko sold to Manchester City, but plans for immediate playing time unclear. https://www.espn.com/soccer/manchester-city/story/46434992/rasmus-sesko-sold-to-manchester-city-but-plans-for-immediate-playing-time-unclear
Benjamin Sesko's move to Manchester United marks his entrance into European-leagues, particularly the Premier League, following his sale from Red Bull Salzburg. Meanwhile, another Sesko, Rasmus, has joined the European-leagues as well, after being sold to Manchester City.
