David Strelec Transfer from Slovan Bratislava to Middlesbrough
David Strelec transferred to Middlesbrough, an English second-division club. The transfer was confirmed as the most expensive in the history of the Slovak league. Slovan Bratislava will earn 10 million euros, with 7.5 million as a fixed amount and 2.5 million in achievable bonuses. The club managed to increase the fee compared to winter offers. Transfer confirmed by Slovan's general director Ivan Kmotrík ml.
Slovak forward David Strelec has moved from ŠK Slovan Bratislava to Middlesbrough. Middlesbrough has been striving to return to the Premier League over the past 3-4 years and is currently playing in the second tier of English football. The transfer of Strelec was finalized for 10 million euros, including bonuses, marking it as the most expensive transfer from the Slovak league. Middlesbrough, which remains under the same ownership, boasts a solid training center and a strong fan base, having been competitive in the league for promotion or playoff spots in recent years. Strelec will require time to adjust to the physical and competitive demands of the English second league.
David Strelec, a Slovakian international, is the new addition to English club Middlesbrough FC. His move has left Slovan Bratislava in search of a new striker.
David Strelec, a Slovakian forward, is reportedly set to leave ŠK Slovan Bratislava for English second-division club Middlesbrough. According to BBC, negotiations are advancing, and the club is hopeful that the transfer will be finalized by Monday when the transfer window closes. Strelec was reportedly in England on Saturday to sign the contract following a successful medical examination. Former Slovan coach Vladimír Koník confirmed on social media that Strelec has signed with Middlesbrough, citing a call from Strelec's father.
David Strelec is on the verge of departing from ŠK Slovan Bratislava, with a move to the British Isles imminent. Middlesbrough has reportedly made significant progress in negotiations for his transfer. While the agreement is not yet finalized, the club is optimistic about completing the deal by Monday, coinciding with the closure of the transfer window. Strelec has already arrived in England and is anticipated to sign a contract contingent upon passing a medical examination. The transfer fee is expected to reach 10 million euros, including bonuses, which would make him the most expensive player to leave the Slovak league. Previously, Middlesbrough was close to acquiring Strelec in the winter transfer window, but the offer was submitted too late and Slovan did not have a replacement lined up.
Daily Record reports on the interest from Middlesbrough and Celtic in David Strelec following Slovan Bratislava's Champions League exit. David Strelec is also drawing interest from Middlesbrough, along with Celtic, after Slovan Bratislava's Champions League exit. Previous bids have been made by both clubs, but the current asking price is a barrier to agreement.
Middlesborough showed interest in David Strelec previously but failed to finalize a deal. Strelec's father claims that Middlesborough are keen on a deal once again. The transfer window ends on August 31, and several clubs, including Middlesborough, are interested in Strelec.
Middlesbrough was also interested in David Strelec during the previous transfer window. The club made interesting offers, but Slovan Bratislava decided against selling Strelec due to not having a ready replacement. There is still interest from Middlesbrough, and the asking price might be lowered in the upcoming transfer window.
Middlesbrough is tracking David Strelec alongside Celtic. Slovan Bratislava's chief executive, Ivan Kmotrík, mentioned that a slightly lower offer might be accepted in the summer.
David Strelec was strongly linked with a move to Middlesbrough just before the transfer deadline. The move failed to materialize with Slovan holding out for £9 million, which no club was willing to pay. Strelec was initially left out of Slovan's next game because he wasn't mentally ready to feature, but returned and scored for the club in their 5-1 league win at Ruzomberok, refusing to celebrate his goal due to the collapse of the transfer.
Reports in Slovakia claim Middlesborough have seen a last-gasp £6m bid rejected for David Strelec. Slovan Bratislava director general Ivan KmotrIk stated that the offered amount would need to be radically high to consider his transfer.
Middlesbrough submitted an official offer for David Strelec, which Slovan Bratislava deemed too low. The club is demanding a transfer fee between 8 and 10 million euros. Strelec, who has scored 15 goals across all competitions this season and is at an ideal age, is also a member of the national team. Slovan Bratislava's chief, Robert Vittek, confirmed that Strelec would not be permitted to leave unless Middlesbrough meets their valuation. Additionally, Celtic has shown interest in the forward, who is valued at £8 million, intensifying the competition for Middlesbrough.
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