Loan plus purchase option
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have found Borja Iglesias to replace the long-term injured Victor Boniface. The 31-year-old Spaniard moves from Real Betis to the « Werkself » on loan for a fee of 1.5 million euros until the end of the season, who also reportedly obtained a purchase option worth 8 million euros in line with the market. value.
With a view to a signing this winter, sporting director Simon Rolfes said in the (Site notre blog d’information) interview: « We are looking closely and will certainly not sign anyone for the sake of action. » So it has to be a player « who gives us sporting opportunities for the second series, but at the same time « It also fuels the team spirit and does not upset it. » Originally, we were talking about the possibility of a variable offensive force. Rolfes recently stressed that they « don’t necessarily look to the new ». The choice has now fallen on the classic striker Iglesias.
“With his (Site notre bureau spécialisé)ing profile, Borja Iglesias can fill the void left by Victor’s absence,” Rolfes explained. “He is physically strong, holds a lot of balls, has confidence in combinations, is not afraid of tackles and is a good scorer. With him, we have the attack options necessary to continue our path to success. »
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The striker has been playing for Real Betis since 2019, who signed him from Espanyol Barcelona for a fee of €28 million, making him the second most expensive purchase in the club’s history. Iglesias played 181 matches for the Andalusians and contributed 52 goals and twelve assists. He made his debut for the Spanish national team in September 2022, but has since lost much prominence within coach Manuel Pellegrini’s Betis squad. While there were 15 goals in 35 La Liga games last season, Iglesias is only used as a substitute this season and has failed to score in eleven appearances. As a result, his market value fell by 17 million euros last year.
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