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William Bøving Transfer from Sturm Graz to FSV Mainz 05
Bild reports on the transfer of William Bøving to Mainz 05 from Sturm Graz. William Bøving (22) transferred from Sturm Graz to Mainz 05. He stated he only wanted to move to Mainz 05 from the beginning, and coach Bo Henriksen played a significant role in his decision. Bøving has signed a four-year contract with Mainz 05.
Bild reports on the transfer of William Bøving to Mainz 05. William Bøving is set to join Mainz 05 after completing a medical examination on Monday and signing a contract until 2029. The transfer fee is approximately 3.5 million Euros. Mainz 05 managed to secure his transfer against competitors HSV and Augsburg. Bøving has made 116 appearances for Graz, scoring 21 goals and providing 20 assists. His transfer was facilitated after Mainz's successful qualification for the Conference League group stage and the contract extension of Nelson Weiper.
William Böving was not included in the squad for Sturm Graz's city derby against Grazer AK because he is in advanced transfer talks. Various sources reported on Sunday evening that the 22-year-old has reached an agreement with Mainz.
Mainz 05 has reached an agreement with Sturm Graz for the transfer of Danish forward William Böving. The 22-year-old is expected to travel to Germany and sign a four-year contract with Mainz 05.
Laola1.at reports on the ongoing transfer negotiations involving William Böving and Mainz 05. Mainz 05 has made several offers for William Böving, with the latest offer reported to be three million Euros plus bonuses and a ten percent resale participation. Negotiations between the clubs have intensified, and Böving is reportedly pushing for the transfer. Michael Parensen, SK Sturm's sports chief, mentioned that Böving is not in the right mental state to play due to the ongoing transfer situation.
1. FSV Mainz 05 is interested in transferring William Böving from SK Sturm Graz. According to 'Sky', Mainz made an initial offer of 2.5 million Euros, which was rejected. SK Sturm Graz is demanding more than 3 million Euros. The transfer discussions reignited due to Benedict Hollerbach's muscle injury. Sportdirektor Niko Bungert confirmed that Mainz intends to acquire at least one offensive player.
Mainz is also interested in William Bøving, a Danish forward born in 2003, valued between 8 and 10 million euros by Sturm Graz. Bologna and Nice are also interested in Bøving.
William Böving was initially reported by 'L’Équipe' to be close to transferring to FSV Mainz 05 for a fee of 4.5 million euros. However, Mainz's coach Bo Henriksen later stated that Böving is not an option for the club as every position is already filled, indicating that the transfer will not happen.
William Böving has emerged as a potential target for FSV Mainz 05, but a transfer would depend on further departures from the team. Böving's contract with Sturm Graz extends until 2026. The Danish forward, who has spent three years playing in Austria, made a strong impression last season by scoring eleven goals and providing eight assists in the league. Although Mainz 05 is contemplating him as a possible recruit, the chances of a transfer hinge on the exit of current players, a scenario that appears unlikely at present. Furthermore, SC Freiburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach are also considering Böving as a potential addition to their squads.
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