- "A year ago, nothing came from Brighton".
Football international player Deniz Undav has stated that he has not received any recognition from his home club Brighton & Hove Albion for his performances in the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart. "I never really felt valued for the year I was away from Brighton, or that anyone cared about me. That showed me that Stuttgart really wants me," said the striker, who would prefer to stay with VfB, in a YouTube interview on the channel of professional boxer Agit Kabayel. "Brighton hasn't said anything for a year now."
Both clubs are currently "feeling like they're negotiating every day," said Undav. According to media reports, Stuttgart was recently willing to pay a sum between 27 and 30 million euros. However, this offer was also rejected by the Premier League participant. A decision is expected in the next few days.
If the transfer does not happen, Undav would find it "bitter and unfortunate, because I want to be here. But then I'll have to go back," said the 28-year-old, who scored 19 goals and assisted 10 in 33 competitive games last season. "But there are also worse things than playing in the Premier League, and I have Brighton to thank for a lot," said Undav. Since July, the coach who led St. Pauli to promotion has been the new coach at Brighton.
The Commission might need to consider the impact of Deniz Undav's contract situation on club transfers, as it pertains to the rules set by the Regulation. Despite the impasse in negotiations, Brighton & Hove Albion could potentially adopt implementing acts, as suggested by the Regulation, to facilitate a resolution.
