2023-12-27 00:02:31
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Joshua Zirkzee is causing a sensation in Italy. The ex-FCB striker has tripled his market value. There might soon be a payday for FC Bayern.
Bologna – Joshua Zirkzee found happiness in Italy. In Serie A at Bologna FC, the lanky attacker is one of the discoveries of the season. The Dutchman was once considered a great storm hope at FC Bayern. Zirkzee has now tripled his market value since leaving Munich. Nevertheless, Bayern are in for an unexpected windfall.
Born:22. May 2001 (age 22), Schiedam, NetherlandsGames for FC Bayern:17 (4 goals)Contract in Bologna:June 30, 2026Market value:30 million euros
Ex-Bayern striker Zirkzee impresses in Italy
FC Bayern sold Zirkzee to Bologna in the summer of 2022 for a fee of 8.5 million euros – in retrospect, a bad deal given the 22-year-old’s development. The ex-Bayern talent has really taken off this season and has already scored seven goals in 16 Serie A games. His team is on course for the Champions League and recently knocked defending champions Inter Milan out of the Coppa Italia.
Zirkzee’s market value shot through the roof: from eleven million to 30 million euros. In November, Zirkzee was voted “Player of the Month” by Serie A. Reason: “He is one of the players for whom it is always worth paying for the stadium ticket or streaming subscription. Whenever he is on the pitch and the ball comes to him, he can do anything. Because he is tall, lanky and has an unusual technical sense.” All of this arouses desire and might play into FC Bayern’s hands.
FC Bayern, led by sports director Christoph Freund, is closely monitoring the development of ex-Bayern talent Joshua Zirkzee. © Tom Weller/dpa/AFLOSPORT/Imago
Market value tripled: Ex-Bayern talent shoots through the roof – windfall from Italy?
According to consistent reports, the FCB has a buy-back clause for the forgotten Bayern striker, but apparently the Italian record champions Juventus Turin have now put out feelers to Zirkzee. Dem Turin Courier According to this, the striker has a release clause of 40 million euros in his contract, which runs until 2026.
Now FC Bayern comes into play. Should Zirkzee actually be transferred to Juve next summer, Bayern would be rewarded handsomely. Because like that Sports picture reported that Bayern would have a 50 percent stake in a resale.
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However, Zirkzee’s return to FC Bayern seems unlikely, even if the striker remains on the Munich team’s radar. “The agreements include a return option because Joshua remains a very interesting player for us. We will monitor his development in Bologna and wish him every success in Serie A,” said Bayern’s former sports director Hasan Salihamidzic a year ago.
The buyback option is apparently between 20 and 25 million euros. However, thanks to Harry Kane and the up-and-coming Mathys Tel, Bayern have no need in the center of the attack. (ck)
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