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Yann Sommer Transfer from Inter to Basel
Stephan Lichtsteiner stated that FC Basel's hopes of bringing back Yann Sommer have ended, as the former national team goalkeeper declined a return to FCB. Lichtsteiner stated that it was worth an attempt. He described Yann Sommer as having played at a very high level for years and said his experience and quality would have been very good for the team. Lichtsteiner added that he had anticipated the transfer was unlikely to happen.
Stephan Lichtsteiner stated that FC Basel's hopes of bringing back Yann Sommer have ended, as the former national team goalkeeper declined a return to FCB. Lichtsteiner stated that it was worth an attempt. He described Yann Sommer as having played at a very high level for years and said his experience and quality would have been very good for the team. Lichtsteiner added that he had anticipated the transfer was unlikely to happen.
According to bz Basel, Yann Sommer has decided not to return to FC Basel at this time, despite a delegation from Basel traveling to Milan in an attempt to persuade him. Yann Sommer has not yet commented on his future. Italian media reports that one option is for Sommer to remain at Inter, where he would be regarded as a backup goalkeeper. During the summer break, other options from abroad could become available for Yann Sommer.
According to bz Basel, Yann Sommer has decided not to return to FC Basel at this time, despite a delegation from Basel traveling to Milan in an attempt to persuade him. Yann Sommer has not yet commented on his future. Italian media reports that one option is for Sommer to remain at Inter, where he would be regarded as a backup goalkeeper. During the summer break, other options from abroad could become available for Yann Sommer.
Yann Sommer was the desired goalkeeper of FCB administrative board president David Degen. Stephan Lichtsteiner stated that they were working on the matter, but that it will be very difficult. However, FC Basel is currently unable to compete financially for Yann Sommer.
Yann Sommer was the desired goalkeeper of FCB administrative board president David Degen. Stephan Lichtsteiner stated that they were working on the matter, but that it will be very difficult. However, FC Basel is currently unable to compete financially for Yann Sommer.
Basilea's sporting director, David Degen, stated on the official club podcast Achzadreyenunzig that his preferred candidate for the goalkeeper position plays about 300-350 kilometers away, alluding to Yann Sommer. Degen said he hopes Sommer calls him soon and that the player knows he can call and must indicate his interest. The sporting director added that he does not know if it will really happen, if Sommer wants it, or what the player's plans are. Degen said he admires Sommer a lot as a person and as a player and that he would help the club with what they have planned. He also mentioned that Jonas Omlin is an excellent candidate but stated that if both Yann and Jonas are available, they will focus as much as possible on Yann. Degen noted that he played with Sommer.
Basilea's sporting director, David Degen, stated on the official club podcast Achzadreyenunzig that his preferred candidate for the goalkeeper position plays about 300-350 kilometers away, alluding to Yann Sommer. Degen said he hopes Sommer calls him soon and that the player knows he can call and must indicate his interest. The sporting director added that he does not know if it will really happen, if Sommer wants it, or what the player's plans are. Degen said he admires Sommer a lot as a person and as a player and that he would help the club with what they have planned. He also mentioned that Jonas Omlin is an excellent candidate but stated that if both Yann and Jonas are available, they will focus as much as possible on Yann. Degen noted that he played with Sommer.
Tuttomercato reports that a return to Switzerland for Yann Sommer is not ruled out and that Basel is prepared for his return. A potential transfer depends on the player's personal ambitions and on Inter's willingness to retain an experienced player in the squad.
Tuttomercato reports that a return to Switzerland for Yann Sommer is not ruled out and that Basel is prepared for his return. A potential transfer depends on the player's personal ambitions and on Inter's willingness to retain an experienced player in the squad.
Yann Sommer would be available on a free transfer in the summer and is advised by the brother of FCB coach Stephan Lichtsteiner. According to Italian media, talks are planned between Inter and Sommer to clarify his future. There are arguments against a return to Basel for Sommer, including questions about whether the Swiss international can imagine a return to Switzerland at this time. There are also concerns about his salary compared to Xherdan Shaqiri, who is the highest-paid player in the league at Basel.
Yann Sommer would be available on a free transfer in the summer and is advised by the brother of FCB coach Stephan Lichtsteiner. According to Italian media, talks are planned between Inter and Sommer to clarify his future. There are arguments against a return to Basel for Sommer, including questions about whether the Swiss international can imagine a return to Switzerland at this time. There are also concerns about his salary compared to Xherdan Shaqiri, who is the highest-paid player in the league at Basel.
Yann Sommer is likely to leave Inter at the end of the season as there is no plan to renew his contract, which expires in June. Blick reports that a return to Basel could be an option for the player, with the Swiss club hoping to sign him from July 1st. Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe have also been linked with the 37-year-old Swiss international.
Read Full StoryYann Sommer is likely to leave Inter at the end of the season as there is no plan to renew his contract, which expires in June. Blick reports that a return to Basel could be an option for the player, with the Swiss club hoping to sign him from July 1st. Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe have also been linked with the 37-year-old Swiss international.
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