Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala are two of the most sought-after talents in world football. With one player heavily rumored to be on the move next summer and the other facing a crucial decision on a potential contract extension, the coming months promise to shape the futures of these young stars. Jan Åge (@JanAageFjortoft) and Markus Fjørtoft (@MarkusFjortoft) delve into their respective situations, exploring Bayern Munich’s long-standing interest in Wirtz dating back to 2013. They also discuss why the narrative of Bayern "poaching" the Bundesliga's best players is a lazy analysis, which other clubs are in the race for their signatures, and how do their chances stack up? Lastly, are these potential mega-deals justified? Just how good are Wirtz and Musiala?

0:00 Intro
01:35 The Lazy Analysis about Bayern
06:30 What other clubs are in running for Wirtz?
10:54 Why the German Heritage at Bayern Matters!
12:29 The Huge Turnaround at Bayern
16:06 Why the Musiala Contract Extension is Delayed
18:21 Is Florian Wirtz worth all that money?
20:07 Wirtz and Musiala can both win the Ballon d'Or

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Jan Åge Fjørtoft sits down with Markus Fjørtoft to reminisce and reflect on his memorable Bundesliga career with Eintracht Frankfurt. Where did his passion for German football begin? Hear the stories from his time there, including playing under the legendary and notorious Felix Magath, the moment when he subbed himself on and scored the winning goal (no turning back after that!), the record-breaking fine, and, of course, that iconic goal—and one of the most dramatic moments in Bundesliga relegation history!

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Jan and Markus Fjørtoft break down all the action from Bundesliga’s Round Nine, where a staggering 25 goals were scored across the matches, including an unforgettable nine-goal thriller in Frankfurt. Eintracht’s victory closed the gap to second-placed RB Leipzig, who faced their first defeat of the season against Borussia Dortmund. Who are the young stars making history for Eintracht, and what sets the club’s model apart? Plus, is Sahin’s Dortmund finding its stride again? Meanwhile, Bayern maintain their strong start with a convincing 3-0 win over Union Berlin, Leverkusen continue to drop points, and Holstein Kiel celebrate their historic first-ever Bundesliga win.

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Jan and Markus are back with a deep dive into Dortmund's worst start to a Bundesliga season in 10 years! With special insight from Sky Germany Reporter Patrick Berger (@berger_pj), we discuss what's going wrong for Sahin and Dortmund and why. We also discuss Bayern's dominance in the Bundesliga, whether they have to adapt against the better team, and what is a success for them this season + we summarize the rest of the Bundesliga games!

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With Markus and Jan Fjortoft at the helm and the seventh round concluded, Bayern's attacking dynamite continues to dominate the headlines after a 4-0 victory over fellow Champions League contenders Stuttgart. Harry Kane ended his goal drought, propelling Bayern to the top of the table, level on points with RB Leipzig. Despite Marco Rose's team being unbeaten in 18 matches and having conceded only two goals so far, there has been only muted talk of them as title challengers this season. Can they win the league? And why is there a lack of excitement around the club's achievements?

Elsewhere in the round, Leverkusen secured a controversial win over in-form Eintracht, drawing intense frustration from Toppmöller and his team. Freiburg recorded their best-ever start to a season, while Bochum parted ways with their head coach after managing just one point in seven games.

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Thomas Tuchel is set to be announced as new England manager. From his early days at Mainz to his rise as a top coach at Dortmund and PSG, his Champions League triumph at Chelsea, and recent setbacks at Bayern, Jan (@janaagefjortoft) offers his verdict on Thomas Tuchel. Having followed him closely across German and European football for years and interviewed Tuchel multiple times, Jan shares his insights on what makes Tuchel the ideal choice for England. He also recounts some of his favourite Tuchel stories and explains why he believes the appointment is a perfect fit!

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We welcomed Heidenheim player Adrian Beck to the show. As former teammates in Scotland, Markus takes a deep dive with Adrian into his personal journey and 1. FC Heidenheim’s incredible rise from the lower leagues to their first-ever Bundesliga promotion. Adrian reflects on the dramatic 2022-23 season, where they clinched promotion with two stoppage-time goals, and discusses the influence of coach Frank Schmidt, who has been pivotal to the club's success. They also explore how the team secured an impressive 8th place finish last season, earning a UEFA Conference League spot, and how they’ve adapted after losing key players like Kleindienst and Beste. Plus, they chat about the exciting potential of rising star Paul Wanner.

We hope you enjoyed this episode as much as we did!

0:00 Intro
0:45 Beck's Incredible Journey to the Bundesliga
04:07 The Dramatic Promotion
07:36 The Secret to Heidenheim's Sucess
13:41 The Crazy Development
19:12 How Good is Paul Wanner?
21:15 Heidenheim's National Team Players
22:47 Quick-Fire Questions

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Bayern's thrilling 3-3 draw at Eintracht Frankfurt earned praise for its entertainment value and contrasting tactics, but it also marked Bayern’s third game without a win. Are they facing their first mini-crisis of the season? Elsewhere, Jan and Markus Fjørtoft dive into Dortmund’s ongoing mentality struggles and what’s going wrong under Sahin, as they fall to a high-flying Union Berlin. Meanwhile, Leverkusen shockingly blow a two-goal lead against Bundesliga newcomers Holstein Kiel. We also recap the rest of the round, including wins for RB Leipzig and Freiburg that push them into the top four. Plus, with the international break approaching, we introduce the new strikers from Gladbach and Mainz.

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00:00 Intro
00:14 Catch-up
00:55 Eintracht vs. Bayern: Reaction
02:50 Bayern's Style of Play
04:25 Three Games Without a Win: Is it a Mini-Crisis?
08:42 Marmoush: Bundesliga's Top Scorer
11:39 Dortmund’s Mentality Crisis?
17:45 Leverkusen’s Complacency: Why?
20:14 Rest of the Round Recap
22:45 Meet Germany’s New Strikers!

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