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Igor Matanović Transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt to SC Freiburg
Sportske Novosti reported on Igor Matanović's transfer to Freiburg, emphasizing its importance as a record deal for the club. Igor Matanović has signed a four-year contract with Freiburg, marking him as the most expensive forward in the club's history. The transfer fee to his former club, Eintracht Frankfurt, amounts to eight million euros, including bonuses. Matanović expressed his happiness about joining Freiburg, noting that he found the club to be ambitious, family-oriented, and original, traits that he felt aligned with his own characteristics. He also stated his intention to prove himself to the Croatian national team coach Zlatko Dalić after having struggled with injuries.
Igor Matanovic has successfully passed the medical examination and signed a contract with SC Freiburg until 2029. The transfer makes him the most expensive striker signing in Freiburg's history.
Igor Matanović is set to join Freiburg, according to information from football insider Florian Plettenberg. Eintracht Frankfurt is set to receive eight million euros, including bonuses, from the transfer. The Croatian forward has successfully completed a medical examination and is expected to sign a four-year contract with Freiburg, which secured a fifth-place finish in the Bundesliga last season. Freiburg has set a new club record by making Matanović their most expensive forward. He is anticipated to compete in both German competitions and the Europa League's main stage next season. Last season, Matanović experienced limited playing time, accumulating only 673 minutes across 25 matches and scoring two goals. The limited playing time was a factor in his decision to seek a new club, aiming to secure regular playtime and a spot on the national team, which is managed by Zlatko Dalić, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. According to Transfermarkt, Freiburg's squad is valued at 202.5 million euros.
Igor Matanovic is signing with SC Freiburg for a transfer fee of around 8 million Euros, including a resale participation clause. This move was announced by BILD last week, and the transfer is set to be completed any moment now.
SC Freiburg is reportedly winning the race to sign Igor Matanovic. According to 'Sky', negotiations with Eintracht Frankfurt are in the final stages. A transfer fee of approximately eight million Euros is being discussed. The 22-year-old is contractually bound to Eintracht until 2029.
Negotiations with SC Freiburg are currently more concrete compared to Borussia Mönchengladbach. Eintracht Frankfurt is interested in a permanent sale, whereas SC Freiburg's position is not explicitly mentioned.
Igor Matanovic wants to leave Eintracht Frankfurt this summer due to limited playing time prospects. Two Bundesliga clubs are intensively courting the 22-year-old, with SC Freiburg being one of them. According to Bild, concrete negotiations are currently underway, making a transfer increasingly likely. Matanovic is contractually bound to Eintracht Frankfurt until 2029, and a transfer fee of eight million euros is being discussed.
SC Freiburg is interested in acquiring Igor Matanovic from Eintracht Frankfurt. Freiburg missed the Champions League qualification but is preparing for the Europa League. Bild reports that Eintracht Frankfurt demands a transfer fee between eight to ten million euros for Matanovic. Freiburg has already spent over 20 million euros on other players and might try to negotiate the price down. Matanovic had limited playtime in the last season, scoring one goal in 16 Bundesliga appearances.
Freiburg is interested in Igor Matanović as they struggle with scoring (49 goals in the Bundesliga, making them one of the worst in the league). German media report Freiburg sees Matanović as a solution to their problems. The situation is currently at the 'interest' stage, but it's possible Matanović could join Freiburg next season. Transfermarkt currently estimates his market worth at 6.00 million euros.
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