A. Bodart leaving Standard Liège?
Arnaud Bodart has finally left Standard Liège to join FC Metz. He signed a contract until the end of the season with the current number four in the French Ligue 2. Bodart expressed his excitement about joining a historic club like Metz and looks forward to the challenge of securing promotion to Ligue 1. Standard Liège initially blocked his transfer to AS Roma and he also rejected a move to Union. As a result, Bodart played only two matches in the past half-year at Standard Liège.
Arnaud Bodart was expected to transfer to FC Metz after a difficult first half of the season at Standard Liège, where he spent most of his time on the sidelines. Although he traveled to France to finalize the transfer, Standard Liège retracted their promise to let him leave for free, demanding a transfer fee instead. Bodart had previously missed a transfer to AS Roma due to Standard's demands.
Arnaud Bodart, the Belgian goalkeeper who has played 190 matches for Standard Liège, was on the verge of transferring to AS Roma last summer, but the move was obstructed by his current club. At the start of the season, he lost his position to the young Matthieu Epolo. Bodart is now in Metz and has finalized an agreement with the club. Standard Liège has permitted his departure without a transfer fee, as a clause in his contract allows him to leave if he is signed by a foreign club, which is the situation with FC Metz. His market value is estimated at 3 million euros by Transfertmarkt.
FC Metz has shown interest in Arnaud Bodart, and the transfer is reportedly almost complete. Bodart is already in France to finalize the details. He will leave Standard Liège for free as his contract was ending at the end of the season.
Arnaud Bodart was sidelined after a failed summer transfer but was brought back into the team by Ivan Leko. FC Metz, a second division French club, is now showing strong interest in signing him. Bodart previously missed a transfer to AS Roma last summer. His contract with Standard Luik is expiring, potentially allowing him to leave for less than his market value of three million euros or even for free.
Arnaud Bodart did not secure a major transfer last summer and stayed with Standard Luik. His coach, Ivan Leko, mentioned that Bodart continues to be a player of the club and has the potential to return to play this season. Bodart had served as the first goalkeeper and captain of Standard for six years. Although the situation is complicated due to the events of last summer, the club's management has not objected to his possible return to the playing field.
Standard was hoping to sell Arnaud Bodart this summer, but the transfer did not materialize. Despite Bodart's efforts for a transfer, it did not happen, and coach Ivan Leko is not considering bringing him back into the selection.
Arnaud Bodart had aspirations for a transfer abroad, but the interest was limited. Furthermore, Standard initially set a high asking price for the goalkeeper. As a result, he is currently benched, with Mathieu Epolo taking over as the new number one. Transfer watcher Sacha Tavolieri reported that coach Ivan Leko is not considering Bodart's return. Bodart will have to remain on the sidelines for a while, awaiting his transfer.
Arnaud Bodart had his sights set on a foreign transfer, but the interest was rather limited. Moreover, Standard initially asked too much for the player. Consequently, he is currently sidelined, with Mathieu Epolo being played as the new number one. Transfer watcher Sacha Tavolieri reported that coach Ivan Leko does not want to hear about a return. Therefore, Bodart will have to watch from the sidelines for a while, awaiting his transfer.
Bodart can possibly still move to countries like Greece, where the transfer window is still open.
Arnaud Bodart had his sights set on a foreign transfer, but the interest was lukewarm. Standard initially asked for too much, and clubs did not want to pay that amount because they knew he only had one year left on his contract and that Standard needed money. Later, the demands were lowered, but no one came knocking anymore except Union SG. Bodart refused the offers because he did not want to play in Belgium. Bodart could possibly still move to countries like Greece or Turkey, where the transfer market is still open.
Arnaud Bodart had been aiming for a foreign transfer, but the interest was lukewarm. Standard initially set a high asking price, deterring clubs aware of his contract's one-year remaining term and the club's financial need. Although the demands were later reduced, no significant offers arrived except from Union SG. Bodart declined these offers, as he was not interested in playing in Belgium. He could still potentially move to countries like Greece or Turkey, where the transfer market remains open.
Arnaud Bodart is being pushed towards the exit by Standard Liège.
Arnaud Bodart is in his last contract year with Standard Liège and is expected to leave the club.
Standard is seeking a solution for Arnaud Bodart and expects him to leave the club before the end of the transfer period. If not, the situation will be reassessed.
AS Roma is looking for a vice goalkeeper for the upcoming season, and Arnaud Bodart is getting closer to joining from Belgium.
Arnaud Bodart from Standard Liege could become the vice Svilar at AS Roma. Roma also sought the opinion of Jean François Gillet, a former Serie A goalkeeper and current goalkeeper coach of the Belgian team. The gap between demand and offer is still significant. This season, Bodart played 34 matches, conceding 46 goals. The player also has several call-ups to the Belgian national team, although he has never debuted.
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