Bundesliga
Best summer signings so far
It’s been a thrilling start to the 2024/25 Bundesliga season, but who are the standout performers among this past summer's transfers? bundesliga.com takes a look…
Olise has made a stellar start to his Bayern Munich career, scoring four and assisting two in his opening six Bundesliga games for the current league leaders. The Frenchman has been a joy to watch, looking to create chances for himself and his teammates at all times. Olise sits in the top 10 for both shots taken (17) and crosses from open play (17) so far this season, highlighting his goal-driven nature and ability to create space for himself with his agility and quick feet. He has quickly become a key part of Vincent Kompany’s side, starting five out of six Bundesliga games and both of Bayern’s Champions League fixtures.
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Amoura joined Wolfsburg from Union St. Gilloise, where he impressed with 22 goals in 45 appearances. The Algeria international has made an excellent start to life in the Bundesliga, contributing four assists in his first four appearances, alongside scoring against VfB Stuttgart. Despite missing the first two games of the season due to injury, Amoura has quickly become a key figure in Ralph Hasenhüttl’s squad. His versatility in attack - whether playing in a front two or leading the line as a lone striker - has made him an invaluable asset for Wolfsburg, showcasing his ability not just to score, but to create chances for his teammates. As he continues to settle into his new surroundings, Amoura looks poised to play an increasingly influential role for his side.
Stuttgart striker Demirović has enjoyed an impressive start at the MHPArena, already netting five goals in his first six Bundesliga games while forming a promising partnership with Deniz Undav. Brought in from Bundesliga rivals Augsburg to fill the shoes of the prolific Serhou Guirassy, who scored an astonishing 28 Bundesliga goals during the 2023/24 campaign, Demirović has quickly dispelled any doubts VfB fans may have had about their new frontman. His seamless transition into the squad has provided a major boost, and with plenty of football still to play this season, it will be exciting to see what heights both Demirović and Stuttgart can reach together.
The new Borussia Dortmund frontman appears to have picked up where he left off, scoring three goals in four appearances for his new side in the league following his return from injury. Guirassy has also opened his Champions League account for the club, scoring three times in two games across meetings with Club Brugge and Celtic. Given his sparkling form last season for Stuttgart, Dortmund fans will have been excited by his arrival at the Signal Iduna Park and he is certainly repaying their faith. With six goals in six games for the club in all competitions, Guirassy looks like a man determined go one step further this term and top the scoring charts for his new club.
After a 12-goal season for Heidenheim, Tim Kleindienst made the move to Borussia-Park. The towering forward has made an instant impact in Borussia Mönchengladbach colours, impressing with his ability to link play, press from the front and of course, score goals. Kleindienst has struck three times so far this season and lies in third place for both sprints (181) and intensive runs (527), highlighting why Julian Nagelsmann chose to name him in his Germany squad for their upcoming fixtures against Bosnia & Herzegovina and the Netherlands.