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SC Freiburg has reached the Europa League final after a season in which Julian Schuster has transformed the team, guiding them to the Istanbul showpiece in the absence of long-time coach Christian Streich. The club’s style has evolved under Schuster while maintaining Freiburg’s core ethos, and a potential final could earn them a historic trophy or a place in the Conference League depending on the result against Aston Villa.
Crystal Palace has appointed Pierre Sage as head coach after Oliver Glasner’s departure. Sage signs a three-year deal, aiming to continue Palace’s winning approach as they enter another European campaign.
Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been cleared to travel to Canada for a World Cup clash with Germany after authorities briefly barred him from entering. The move follows reports he was linked to a probe into sports corruption in France. FIF says it has confidence in him and he will join the squad in Toronto for the group match.
Celtic are plotting a higher bid for Colombian forward Camilo Duran after Qarabag rejected their initial offer. Duran impressed in 2025-26, scoring 15 league goals and five in the Champions League, and is currently with Celtic at their Portugal training camp ahead of a potential debut in a pre-season friendly.
Rangers focus on strengthening ahead of the new season as multiple targets are linked. John Souttar and Danilo remain in transfer talks, while clubs in Scotland, England and abroad monitor a range of players from the Ibrox squad.