Maxi Oyedele leaving Legia Warszawa?
Maxi Oyedele is leaving Legia Warsaw to join RC Strasbourg, a Ligue 1 team. The transfer has been confirmed as RC Strasbourg activated the €6 million release clause. The player successfully passed the medical examination in France and is set to sign a contract valid until June 2030. Manchester United is entitled to 40% of the transfer fee, which amounts to approximately €2.4 million. The deal was reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Maxi Oyedele has traveled to France to undergo mandatory medical tests in preparation for completing his transfer from Legia Warsaw to Strasbourg. The defensive midfielder had previously earned praise for his development at Manchester United, though his loan periods at Altrincham FC and Forest Green Rovers were less successful. His impressive performance during his tenure at Legia Warsaw, where he contributed to the team's Polish Cup victory, garnered interest from various European clubs. Initially, it appeared that he was leaning towards remaining with Legia Warsaw, as he turned down an offer from Shakhtar Donetsk. Nevertheless, he ultimately decided to sign a five-year deal with Strasbourg, a club associated with Chelsea. Provided that the medical examinations on Monday are satisfactory, the transfer is expected to be finalized on the same day. Strasbourg is set to pay Legia Warsaw six million euros, with Manchester United receiving half of that sum due to a sell-on clause.
Legia Warszawa sells Maxi Oyedele for 6 million euros. The buyout clause in the 20-year-old's contract will soon be activated by RC Strasbourg, according to Tomasz Włodarczyk from Meczyki.pl. Oyedele's move to France is imminent, and he will not be part of Legia's squad for the upcoming match against FK Aktöbe due to the finalization of the transfer to the French league club.
Maxi Oyedele, currently playing for Legia Warszawa, is attracting interest from RC Strasbourg according to Paweł Gołaszewski of the weekly 'Piłka Nożna'. Oyedele, a Polish national, could potentially move this summer as RC Strasbourg is interested in activating the 6 million euro release clause in his contract. RC Strasbourg, which has already spent over 35 million euros on reinforcements, is part of the BlueCo consortium along with Chelsea. The clubs have previously collaborated in the transfer market to navigate financial Fair Play regulations.
RSC Anderlecht was interested in Maxi Oyedele, but the interest in him is increasing, and Club Brugge is also interested. Legia Warsaw may aim higher than his six million release clause.
Maxi Oyedele, a key player for Legia Warszawa, is attracting significant interest from several Championship clubs. He joined Legia last summer on a free transfer, but Manchester United holds a 40% sell-on clause for any future transfer. Oyedele has had a breakthrough season with 24 appearances and has become crucial to Legia's success. According to Fabrizio Romano, several Championship clubs are keen on signing the talented player born in Salford.
Fabrizio Romano reported that PSV Eindhoven is among the clubs interested in the transfer of Maxi Oyedele.
Maxi Oyedele is set to leave Legia Warszawa, with several clubs interested in activating his release clause of 6 million euros. Two teams from the Championship in England are also interested in signing him. Manchester United is entitled to receive 40% of the transfer fee due to Oyedele's previous affiliation with their youth teams.
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