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Salim Fago Lawal leaving Istra 1961?
Salim Fago Lawal was sold by Istra 1961 to Viktoria Plzen for a record fee of 2.4 million euros, plus bonuses and a percentage of the next sale. He signed with his new club until June 2029. Viktoria Plzen's sporting director Martin Vozábal stated that after the departure of Rafi Durosinmi, they wanted to increase competition in their offense, which is achieved with the arrival of Salim Fago Lawal. Vozábal added that they have been following him from the Croatian league and that he is a fast type of player who can play both as a striker and on the wing. Vozábal also said he is glad they have completed the transfer and can count on him for the weekend start of the league. Salim Fago Lawal said after signing that he knows Viktoria primarily from its work in European competitions, where it has achieved great results over the long term. He also stated that this offer interested him, that he sees it as a step forward in his career, and that he wants to help the club as much as possible.
Salim Fago Lawal was sold by Istra 1961 to Viktoria Plzen for a record fee of 2.4 million euros, plus bonuses and a percentage of the next sale. He signed with his new club until June 2029. Viktoria Plzen's sporting director Martin Vozábal stated that after the departure of Rafi Durosinmi, they wanted to increase competition in their offense, which is achieved with the arrival of Salim Fago Lawal. Vozábal added that they have been following him from the Croatian league and that he is a fast type of player who can play both as a striker and on the wing. Vozábal also said he is glad they have completed the transfer and can count on him for the weekend start of the league. Salim Fago Lawal said after signing that he knows Viktoria primarily from its work in European competitions, where it has achieved great results over the long term. He also stated that this offer interested him, that he sees it as a step forward in his career, and that he wants to help the club as much as possible.
Italian insider Lorenzo Lepore reports that Salim Fago Lawal will become a new Viktoria Plzen player. Lawal has passed a medical examination with the club, and the contract is expected to be signed today. The transfer involves a fixed fee of 2.4 million euros, which could rise to 3 million euros with bonuses. Additionally, Istra has secured a 10% clause on Lawal's next sale. This transfer is being described as a historic deal for the Czech club and a record sale for the Croatian club.
Italian insider Lorenzo Lepore reports that Salim Fago Lawal will become a new Viktoria Plzen player. Lawal has passed a medical examination with the club, and the contract is expected to be signed today. The transfer involves a fixed fee of 2.4 million euros, which could rise to 3 million euros with bonuses. Additionally, Istra has secured a 10% clause on Lawal's next sale. This transfer is being described as a historic deal for the Czech club and a record sale for the Croatian club.
Vecernji List reports that Salim Fago Lawal has completed a transfer from Istra 1961 to Viktoria Plzen. The report states the basic transfer fee is €2.4 million, and with bonuses, it can rise to three million. An agreement was also made for Istra to receive a currently unknown percentage of a future sale. The medical examination is scheduled for Monday in Plzen.
Vecernji List reports that Salim Fago Lawal has completed a transfer from Istra 1961 to Viktoria Plzen. The report states the basic transfer fee is €2.4 million, and with bonuses, it can rise to three million. An agreement was also made for Istra to receive a currently unknown percentage of a future sale. The medical examination is scheduled for Monday in Plzen.
According to Sportske Novosti, Lawal is one of two players with a fair chance of being transferred to stronger foreign clubs during the January transfer window.
According to Sportske Novosti, Lawal is one of two players with a fair chance of being transferred to stronger foreign clubs during the January transfer window.
Istra's sports director, Saša Bjelanović, stated that there is huge demand for Fago and that the current time is right for a transfer. He also said there are many calls and inquiries about Lawal, and that they will assess the situation in the winter transfer window to find the best solution. Lawal signed a contract extension with Istra until 2028 in the summer. Scouts from leading European leagues may start contacting Saša Bjelanović if Lawal continues his development. Chago, a football scout, said he believes that serious transfers could happen for Lawal if he continues to progress, particularly after his call-up to the Nigerian national team.
Istra's sports director, Saša Bjelanović, stated that there is huge demand for Fago and that the current time is right for a transfer. He also said there are many calls and inquiries about Lawal, and that they will assess the situation in the winter transfer window to find the best solution. Lawal signed a contract extension with Istra until 2028 in the summer. Scouts from leading European leagues may start contacting Saša Bjelanović if Lawal continues his development. Chago, a football scout, said he believes that serious transfers could happen for Lawal if he continues to progress, particularly after his call-up to the Nigerian national team.
Saša Bjelanović stated that selling Salim Fago Lawal was not their priority and that Lawal is material for the strongest European leagues. According to Transfermarkt, Fago's current value is 800,000 euros.
Saša Bjelanović stated that selling Salim Fago Lawal was not their priority and that Lawal is material for the strongest European leagues. According to Transfermarkt, Fago's current value is 800,000 euros.
Cadiz is interested in acquiring Salim Fago Lawal from Istra. Negotiations are ongoing between the clubs, but there is a significant difference in their valuations. Istra is not willing to sell Lawal for 400,000 euros and a percentage of the next sale. They are demanding 1.7 million euros plus a percentage of the next sale. Lawal, a 22-year-old Nigerian winger, started the season with a goal and an assist in the first two rounds of the SuperSport HNL. His contract with the Croatian club runs until June 30, 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €650,000.
Cadiz is interested in acquiring Salim Fago Lawal from Istra. Negotiations are ongoing between the clubs, but there is a significant difference in their valuations. Istra is not willing to sell Lawal for 400,000 euros and a percentage of the next sale. They are demanding 1.7 million euros plus a percentage of the next sale. Lawal, a 22-year-old Nigerian winger, started the season with a goal and an assist in the first two rounds of the SuperSport HNL. His contract with the Croatian club runs until June 30, 2028, and his market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €650,000.
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