Bundesliga - FC Bayern to sign Spanish talent Zaragoza in the summer
FC Bayern Munich are strengthening their squad for the new season with Spanish attacking jewel Bryan Zaragoza. The 22-year-old will move from FC Granada to the Bundesliga, as the German soccer champions announced on Wednesday. Bayern will then sign the striker to a five-year contract until June 2029. The transfer, which was agreed between Bayern, Granada and the player, had previously been reported by the portal "Sportbuzzer" and the TV channel Sky.
"Bryan is one of the high-flyers in Spain and has been on our radar for some time. He will expand our attacking options," said Bayern's sporting director Christoph Freund and went on to praise him: "Bryan Zaragoza is a strong, very fast and extremely agile winger who can play on both sides. He is unpredictable, dangerous and very good in one-on-one situations."
The serial champions did not reveal any financial details about the transfer. Media reports are talking about a transfer fee of 15 million euros, which is even higher than the transfer fee of 14 million euros stipulated in a release clause. Spanish broadcaster El Chiringuito TV first reported on the deal.
Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig also reportedly wanted to bring in the left winger as a successor to Swede Emil Forsberg, who moved to sister club New York in the winter. English Premier League club FC Brentford were also said to be interested.
At just 1.64 meters tall, Zaragoza made his debut for the Spanish national team in October and has been one of the positive surprises of the season in the league. Zaragoza, who can also play in the center, has played 51 competitive matches for Granada so far. He has scored ten goals and provided three assists - five goals and two assists this season alone.
"We wish him every success with Granada FC for the rest of the season and look forward to him joining us in the summer," said Freund.
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- Despite interest from RB Leipzig and FC Brentford, the 22-year-old Spanish talent Bryan Zaragoza has chosen to sign a five-year contract with FC Bayern Munich.
- Zaragoza, who currently plays for Bundesliga rivals FC Granada, is known for his speed, agility, and unpredictability, making him a valuable addition to Bayern's attacking options.
- Christoph Freund, Bayern's sporting director, praised Zaragoza, stating that he is a strong, fast, and agile winger who can play on both sides.
- The transfer fee for Zaragoza was reportedly higher than the release clause stipulated by FC Granada, with media outlets such as Sportbuzzer, Sky, and El Chiringuito TV all reporting on the deal.
- During the current season, Zaragoza has scored five goals and provided two assists for FC Granada, contributing to their overall performance in La Liga.
- Bayern's signing of Zaragoza from FC Granada follows a trend of German soccer champions actively pursuing foreign talent, with competitive leagues such as La Liga and the English Premier League often providing fertile ground for talent scouts.
- With the addition of Zaragoza, Bayern will continue their quest for success in the Bundesliga, aiming to maintain their status as one of the top teams in European soccer.
- Meanwhile, FC Granada will look to replace Zaragoza's contributions for the remainder of the season, as they continue their own campaign in La Liga.
Source: www.stern.de
