Jan-Niklas Beste leaving Benfica?
A Bola reports on the confirmed transfer of Jan-Niklas Beste to Friburgo for €8 million. The transfer of Jan-Niklas Beste to Friburgo is confirmed for €8 million, with an additional €1.5 million dependent on bonuses. Benfica will reserve 10 percent of any future transfer profit. Jan-Niklas Beste is returning to Germany after joining Benfica in the summer from Heidenheim for €8 million.
Jan-Niklas Beste is expected to leave Benfica due to limited opportunities in the squad. There are negotiations underway for his transfer to Friburgo, a Bundesliga team. Friburgo's coach, Julian Schuster, confirmed their interest in Beste, describing him as a very interesting player whose characteristics fit their requirements. An announcement is anticipated soon.
Jan-Niklas Beste is likely to leave Benfica after six months. He has been excluded from the squad for three matches, as he wishes to return to the Bundesliga. Friburgo has shown the most interest, finding him an ideal fit for their technical project. The deal is in advanced stages and expected to close by Monday, the end of the winter transfer market. Beste is set to undergo medical examinations in Friburgo between Friday and Saturday.
Jan-Niklas Beste, who transferred last summer from Heidenheim to Benfica for ten million euros, is now close to returning to Germany. The left-footed player, born in 1999, is reportedly close to joining Friburgo, having beaten competition from Leipzig and Borussia Mönchengladbach. The deal is expected to be closed soon, with Friburgo ready to invest 10 million euros.
A Bola reports that Friburgo is interested in signing Jan-Niklas Beste from Benfica. Julian Schuster, the coach of Friburgo, expressed his admiration for Beste, describing him as an interesting and exciting player. Schuster mentioned that Friburgo is eager to seize the opportunity to sign him. Beste had an impressive year at Heidenheim, known for his versatility and goal-scoring ability. Friburgo is currently leading the race to sign Beste, who initially cost Benfica 8 million euros. Benfica is now seeking between 10 and 12 million euros for his transfer. While several clubs have shown interest in a loan deal with an option to buy, Friburgo has different plans. Beste is expected to remain with the team until the winter transfer window closes due to Álvaro Carreras's suspension, which makes Beste the natural choice for the left-back position in the match against Juventus on January 29.
A Bola reports on the high demand for Jan-Niklas Beste among Bundesliga clubs. Jan-Niklas Beste is highly desired by clubs in the Bundesliga. However, Benfica is unlikely to let him leave before the match in Turin, as there is no clear alternative in the squad.
Friburgo is interested in Jan-Niklas Beste and has already started negotiations according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. Friburgo is considered to be at the forefront to secure Beste.
Borussia M'Gladbach has made contact with Benfica regarding Jan-Niklas Beste, but Benfica's response is reportedly unsatisfactory to them. The sporting director of Borussia M'Gladbach has publicly praised the player.
Borussia M'gladbach was reported by the German press as being interested in signing Jan-Niklas Beste. Roland Virkus, the sporting director of the German club, commented on Beste, stating that he is an interesting player. However, he clarified that there are currently no contacts with Benfica regarding Beste's transfer.
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