2024/25 European Preview: European football is back after a busy summer of sport

The start of the 2024/25 European football season is almost upon us. It hasn't been away for long, but several stories are already making the headlines.

Kylian Mbappe's move to Real Madrid was undoubtedly the most high-profile transfer of the summer. After months of speculation, Mbappe was finally unveiled as a Madrid player in front of over 80,000 fans at the famous Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Meanwhile, in Italy, Como 1907 has been promoted to Serie A for the first time since going bankrupt in 2016. In an attempt to remain in the league this season, they have signed several famous faces, including Raphael Varane, Andrea Belotti, and Pepe Reina.

Managerial change has been a central theme of the summer. Bayern Munich is betting on manager Vincent Kompany to win them back the Bundesliga trophy this year. However, Kompany's appointment raised eyebrows after his team Burnley was relegated out of the Premier League last season.  

We have another exciting European season to look forward to. The Premier League, Seria A, and La Liga resume in the same week, and the Bundesliga shortly after. Keep up to date with Football Now for all of the big stories as the leagues begin to kick off.