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Matanovic return? St. Pauli senses opportunities in transfer poker!
St. Pauli is monitoring the situation surrounding Igor Matanovic. Eintracht Frankfurt is planning a loan and at the same time is looking for reinforcements.
Matanovic return? St. Pauli senses opportunities in transfer poker!
Football has long since transferred not only players, but also hopes and dreams. Igor Matanovic is currently the focus of both Eintracht Frankfurt and FC St. Pauli. Matanovic, who hasn't quite established himself in the Bundesliga yet, has already scored ten goals in 23 games for KSC this season, showing his potential. [mopo.de]. But the situation could soon become more bearable for him.
The Frankfurters are planning a long-term collaboration with Matanovic, who will become an integral part of the Eintracht team from summer 2024. In a new contract that runs until 2029, the club has placed great faith in his abilities. Matanovic himself had already stated that he appreciated Eintracht Frankfurt's support and would like to try to gain a foothold in the Bundesliga. transfermarkt.de
The St. Pauli option
FC St. Pauli, on the other hand, remains a keen observer in this exciting constellation. After the East German was active for the Kiezkickern in the past, the tide could turn for him if Frankfurt lowers their transfer demands or agrees to a loan. At the moment, St. Pauli cannot simply put the requested sum, which could be more than eight million euros, on the table. Nevertheless, the club could see some departures in the attack and therefore has a need for new attackers. mopo.de
According to information from Frankfurt, the club urgently needs money for planned transfers, which is heating up the situation around Matanovic. Mainz are demanding a whopping 30 million euros for striker Jonathan Burkhardt, while Eintracht recently only offered 18 million. There is also the desire to sign Ritsu Doan from SC Freiburg, which also comes with a price of around 20 million euros.
An interplay of possibilities
The most important thing for Matanovic is that he finally finds a perspective in a starting eleven. St. Pauli currently seems to offer the best opportunities, should it be available on the market. The Kiezkickers could benefit from his goal-scoring ability and offer him the stage he urgently needs. Borussia Mönchengladbach is also interested in Matanovic, which further heats up the competitive situation. mopo.de
Matanovic is praised by Eintracht sports director Markus Krösche for his character and development, while Eintracht sees him as a long-term part of the team. Whether the options for St. Pauli and Eintracht merge or remain separate will become clear in the coming weeks. The football world never sleeps and Matanovic is now at a crossroads.