Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner

Robin Bairner is an eminent digital football journalist who has been writing about the sport for major global publishers since 2006, specialising in Ligue 1 and Scottish football. He has been chief editor of the FootballTransfers global edition since its launch in 2020. Previously Bairner had been a key member of the editorial team which helped Goal.com become the world’s biggest football website. He covered multiple major competitions as a correspondent for Goal including the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he had the opportunity to work in Fortaleza. Among his highlights of the competition was Brazil’s quarter-final victory over Colombia.

Two years later, Robin was heavily involved at Euro 2016 as he reported on France’s run to the final, while at Russia 2018 he was Goal’s Ekaterinburg correspondent. These roles not only allowed him to develop a written profile, but also provided the opportunity to work on camera.

Writing about football has always been a passion and Robin has produced notable features on a freelance basis for highly creditable publications such as The Blizzard and When Saturday Comes.

On top of this, Bairner has published exclusive transfer news on several of the world game’s leading players, including Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

Articles from Robin Bairner

Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Eduardo Camavinga: Fabrizio Romano gives response to Arsenal transfer rumour

Sesko, Osimhen, Kane, Man Utd

23 May 2023

Kane, Sesko or Osimhen? Ranking Man Utd’s No.9 options

Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr

23 May 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo can't even sell-out disappointing Al-Nassr debut

Erik ten Hag, Manchester United, Transfers, 2022/23

20 Jan 2023

Ten Hag performs U-turn on wantaway Man Utd star

Didier Drogba, Noni Madueke, Chelsea

20 Jan 2023

Find the next Drogba! Chelsea's 'crazy' transfer policy slammed over Madueke deal

Leandro Trossard joins Arsenal from Brighton

Breaking
23 May 2023

OFFICIAL: Arsenal confirm Trossard signing for £27m

Jakub Kiwior, Spezia, Arsenal, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Arsenal in ‘very advanced’ transfer talks over Kiwior - Fabrizio Romano

Leandro Trossard, Brighton, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Brighton tell Arsenal-bound Trossard: We don’t need you!

Marco Reus, Dortmund, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Man Utd in Marco Reus transfer talks

Eddie Howe, Newcastle, 2022/23

20 Jan 2023

Three Chelsea stars on Newcastle’s nine-man January transfer shortlist

Anthony Elanga, Man Utd, 2022/23

20 Jan 2023

Why Ten Hag has blocked Elanga’s Everton loan

Noni Madueke, PSV, Transfer Chelsea, 2022/23

Breaking
23 May 2023

Chelsea to sign Noni Madueke after offering PSV 'a big bag of money'

Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool

23 May 2023

Fabrizio Romano reveals star loved by Klopp who could make €40m January transfer

Raheem Sterling, Antony, Erling Haaland, Darwin Nunez

23 May 2023

The 20 richest clubs in the world

Leandro Trossard, Brighton, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Arsenal in advanced talks with Leandro Trossard – Fabrizio Romano

Moussa Dembele, Lyon, 2022/23

18 Jan 2023

Dembele and Aouar told to 'get out' of Lyon by furious fans

Mykhailo Mudryk, Shakhtar Donetsk, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Mykhailo Mudryk: Shakhtar make Arsenal tapping up claim

Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal

18 Jan 2023

Fabrizio Romano attacked by Arsenal fans after Mudryk transfer

Harry Maguire, Man Utd, 2022/23

23 May 2023

Maguire offered Premier League exit from Man Utd nightmare

Raheem Sterling, Arsenal

18 Jan 2023

Arsenal eye Chelsea star as possible Mudryk alternative