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Max Johnston Transfer from Sturm Graz to Derby County
Laola1.at reports on Max Johnston's transfer from SK Sturm Graz to Derby County in the English Championship. Max Johnston is transferring from SK Sturm Graz to Derby County in the English Championship. The transfer was officially announced by SK Sturm Graz. Johnston joined SK Sturm Graz from FC Motherwell in the summer of 2023, developed into a national player, and played 65 official matches, scoring two goals and eight assists. He expressed gratitude for his development at SK Sturm Graz and is looking forward to the new challenge in England.
Max Johnston, a 21-year-old Scottish right-back, is reportedly on the verge of transferring to English Championship club Derby County. Media reports suggest that Johnston has received offers, although he participated in the regular final training session on Monday. Sturm Graz's coach, Säumel, confirmed the interest but remained reserved on the topic, indicating a significant turnover within the club as many players have left.
Laola1.at reports on Max Johnston's impending transfer from SK Sturm Graz to Derby County. Max Johnston is set to leave SK Sturm Graz and move to Derby County in the English second tier. The transfer fee is reported to be £2.2 million, with an additional £1.3 million in add-ons, totaling £3.5 million. This translates to approximately €4 million. The agreement between the Austrian champions and Derby County is imminent, and Derby County is expected to be given permission to speak with Johnston. Clubs across Europe are monitoring the situation.
Right-back Max Johnston is reportedly considering leaving SK Sturm Graz amid numerous transfer rumors this summer. Journalist Anthony Joseph from 'Sky' reported that Derby County has officially made offers for the Scottish player. The Championship club is attempting for the third time to secure his transfer. Initially, they proposed 1.4 million pounds, followed by an improved offer of 1.6 million pounds, both of which were declined. The latest offer stands at 2 million pounds (approximately 2.3 million euros) with enhanced bonuses. Johnston, a 21-year-old player for the Scottish national team, is under contract until 2027 and has a market value of 3.5 million euros. SK Sturm Graz originally acquired him from Motherwell for 350,000 euros in 2023.
Derby County is preparing a third bid for Sturm Graz right-back Max Johnston. The English club has already made two offers of €1.6 million and €1.85 million, which were rejected by the Austrian club. Derby is expected to return with a third offer in the coming days, offering better financial terms than the previous ones. Anthony Joseph from SkySports reported this news on X.
Max Johnston, a right-back playing for Sturm Graz, has sparked interest from Derby County, a team in England's second division. Derby County made an initial bid of £1.4 million, which was turned down by Sturm Graz as it fell short of their valuation for the 21-year-old Scottish international, whose market value is estimated at around £3 million according to Transfermarkt. Johnston, who joined the Austrian side on a free transfer in 2023 and is contracted until 2027, participated in 31 matches last season, scoring once and providing six assists, making him a crucial player for Sturm Graz. The clubs are still in negotiations, and several other teams are also reportedly interested in the defender.
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