Matanovic return? St. Pauli senses opportunities in the transfer poker!

Matanovic return? St. Pauli senses opportunities in the transfer poker!

St Pauli, Deutschland - Football has long since not only transferred players, but also hopes and dreams. Igor Matanovic is currently in focus, both at Eintracht Frankfurt and FC St. Pauli. Matanovic, who has not yet fully prevailed in the Bundesliga, has already scored ten goals in 23 games at the KSC this season and thus shows his potential. mopo.de reports that the prospective striker of Eintracht Frankfurt has not yet found happiness in professional football that he wants. But the situation could soon be more bearable for him.

The Frankfurt is planning long-term cooperation with Matanovic, which is to become an integral part of the Eintracht team from summer 2024. In a new contract that runs by 2029, the association has given great confidence in its skills. Matanovic himself had already stated that he appreciated the support of Eintracht Frankfurt 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 sharp observer in this very exciting constellation. After the East German has been active with the Kiezkickers in the past, the sheet could turn for him, Frankfurt should reduce the transfer claims or respond to a loan. St. Pauli, which could be more than eight million euros, cannot currently simply put on the table. Nevertheless, the association could record some departures in the storm and therefore has a need for new attackers. mopo.de

According to the information from Frankfurt, the association urgently needs money for planned transfers, which heats up the situation around Matanovic. Mainz demands a whopping 30 million euros for striker Jonathan Burkhardt, while Eintracht recently offered only 18 million. In addition, there is the desire to sign Ritsu Doan from SC Freiburg, which is also associated 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 XI. St. Pauli currently seems to offer the best chances if it is available on the market. The Kiezkickers could benefit from his danger of scoring and offer him the stage that he urgently needs. Borussia Mönchengladbach also has an interest in Matanovic, which further fueled the competition 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 component of the team. It will be shown in the coming weeks whether the possibilities for St. Pauli and Eintracht will remain separately. The football world never sleeps, and Matanovic is now on the crossroads.