German football club, based in Sinsheim; rose from fifth tier to Bundesliga
Sandro Tonali has completed a record transfer from Newcastle to Tottenham for an initial 92.5m pounds, with potential to rise to 100m based on Champions League qualifications. The move follows heavy recruiting at Spurs and includes comments from Tonali on the club, manager Roberto De Zerbi, and Newcastle fans. The transfer signals a midfield revamp for Tottenham.
Several high-profile transfers across European football have reshaped squads this week, with notable deals including Ismael Saibari to Bayern and Cerci to Arsenal, and Grimaldo departing Leverkusen.
Newcastle United are set to appoint Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, replacing Steve Howe who has announced his departure. Jaissle, 38, has led Al-Ahli to consecutive Asian Champions League titles and is expected to bring high-pressing, attacking football to St James' Park. The move comes amid a busy summer of transfers that has seen key players depart and fresh bets placed on the club's long-term direction.