FC Basel sells star defender Adjetey for €10M amid financial crisis
FC Basel has agreed to sell center-back Jonas Adjetey to VfL Wolfsburg for around €10 million. The move comes as the Swiss club faces financial pressures and a tight transfer deadline. With only two experienced defenders left, the team is now racing to strengthen its squad before February 16.
The decision to sell Adjetey was made by the board of directors, overriding objections from the club's sporting management. The priority was long-term financial stability rather than short-term success on the pitch. FC Basel, which was nearly insolvent at the end of 2022, relies heavily on transfer income to stay afloat.
With Adjetey's departure, the team now has just two senior center-backs: Flavius Daniliuc and Nicolas Vouilloz. This has forced the club to actively search for a new defender and a striker before the window closes. Finding a replacement of equal quality in such a short time will be difficult.
Despite the setback, FC Basel remains confident its current squad can compete domestically. The club is also positioning itself as an attractive stepping stone for young players looking to develop their careers. The €10 million windfall from Adjetey's sale provides much-needed financial relief, but the challenge now is to reinvest wisely before the deadline.
The sale of Adjetey secures vital funds for FC Basel, but it leaves the team short on defensive options. With only days left in the transfer window, the club must act quickly to fill the gaps. The coming weeks will show whether the financial gain outweighs the immediate sporting risks.
