It was to be expected in the press conference, but that’s perhaps also why Bayern Munich so relentlessly now live up to expectations on the pitch.

Be patient and this Bayern Munich side will get even better - that was the message from Munich after the German champions started the defence of their Bundesliga title.

Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara, subject to a medical.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher does not believe it is a foregone conclusion striker Luis Suarez will leave this summer.

Borussia Dortmund have told striker Robert Lewandowski to see out the remaining year on his contract and forget about leaving the club this summer.

Swansea last night launched a scathing attack on Liverpool’s pursuit of midfielder Joe Allen.

Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has rejected reports linking his club with a bid for Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong.

Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has backed coach Jupp Heynckes to bring success back to the club and disregarded concerns over his age.

John Obi Mikel has urged Chelsea not to let their crushing defeat to Newcastle wreck their chances of securing FA Cup and Champions League glory.

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez has extended his contract with the Bundesliga club until 2016.

Germany

Bayern Munich today confirmed Germany striker Miroslav Klose will leave the club at the end of the month after talks over a new deal broke down.

Louis van Gaal has been relieved of his duties as coach of Bayern Munich with immediate effect, the German club have confirmed.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Jupp Heynckes has revealed that he has already held talks with Bayern Munich about taking over at the Bavarian club next season.

Bayern Munich have confirmed the transfer of their captain Mark van Bommel to AC Milan with immediate effect.

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal has extended his contract until 2012, signing his new deal on the eve of the German club’s Champions League tie with Basle.

Patrice Evra insists he is “surprised” that he and four France team-mates have been singled out by the French Football Federation following their farcical World Cup campaign.

Bayern Munich have announced that Thomas Muller has signed a new contract extension until 2015.

OPINIONS varied in the Bayern Munich camp over how critical the absence of winger Franck Ribery was to their 2-0 Champions League final defeat to Inter Milan on Saturday night.

Franck Ribery has signed a new five-year contract with Bayern Munich.

BAYERN MUNICH winger Arjen Robben has hit out at Jose Mourinho’s football philosophy ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League final.

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal has promised not to walk out on the club if they win the Champions League on Saturday.

Bayern Munich will take their fight against Frank Ribery’s ban, which rules him out of this month’s Champions League final, to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has revealed his club received a bid of €65m plus Jose Bosingwa from Chelsea for Franck Ribery in the summer.

Bayern Munich’s season appears in danger of imploding after coach Louis van Gaal was given a Christmas deadline to turn their fortunes around, while influential defender Philipp Lahm was forced to apologise after being fined for criticising the club in a newspaper interview.

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has put a price tag on Franck Ribery of “€100m” as several clubs continue to be linked with the Frenchman.

John O’Shea is convinced the more abuse Cristiano Ronaldo receives the better it will be for Manchester United.

Bayern Munich have admitted they were unable to afford the asking price for Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness has claimed Michael Ballack’s main motivation would be money if he chooses to join Chelsea this summer.