FC Bayern Lands Agile Spanish Star
Looks like FC Bayern has bagged a potential gem! Highly-touted Spanish youngster Bryan Zaragoza, a longtime target for the German giants, is set to join the fold in 2024. His successful loan spell at CA Osasuna led to Bayern securing a permanent deal for the swift and nimble attacker.
Missed opportunities for RB Leipzig and FC Brentford saw Zaragoza slip away, but his 10-goal, 3-assist campaign at FC Granada had earned him a spot with Spain's national team and caught the eye of European heavyweights.
Christoph Freund, Bayern's sporting director, was thrilled about adding Zaragoza to the squad, praising the versatile winger's unpredictable, dangerous, and agile style.
The financial terms of Zaragoza's transfer have yet to be disclosed, but media reports suggest a transfer fee of 15 million euros. Spanish outlet El Chiringuito TV first revealed the transfer agreement.
Zaragoza will sign a five-year contract with Bayern, potentially replacing Emil Forsberg, who recently left for his sister club, New York, on a new deal.
A blow for RB Leipzig, who now must wait to secure another top-tier attacker.
Additional Context
- Zaragoza's initial loan to Bayern in January 2024 eventually turned permanent by the summer of that year.
- During his loan spell at Osasuna, Zaragoza featured in 15 La Liga matches, scoring once and setting up five assists.
- Zaragoza signed a long-term deal with Bayern until 2029.
Entertain FC Bayern's latest addition with his impressive numbers and agile style:
- Position: Right Midfielder (RM)
- Preferred Foot: Right
- Height: 164 cm (5'5")
- Weight: 60 kg (132 lb)
- Alt Positions: Left Midfielder (LM), Attacking Midfielder (CAM), Right Winger (RW)
- Nationality: Spanish
- Team: CA Osasuna (on loan from Bayern Munich)
Boosting his value with impressive La Liga stats and successful international appearances:
- Overall Rating in EA SPORTS FC™ 25: 75
- Pace: 82
- Acceleration: 85
- Sprint Speed: 79
- Shooting: 72
- Positioning: 68
- Finishing: 72
- Shot Power: 78
- Long Shots: 67
- Volleys: 70
- Penalties: 70
- Passing: 69
- Vision: 62
- Crossing: 76
- Free Kick Accuracy: 67
- Short Passing: 72
- Long Passing: 65
- Curve: 68
- Dribbling: 81
- Agility: 91
- Balance: 92
- Reactions: 67
- Ball Control: 78
- Composure: 58
- Defending: 30
- Interceptions: 23
- Heading Accuracy: 42
- Def Awareness: 25
- Standing Tackle: 32
- Sliding Tackle: 38
- Physicality: 44
- Jumping: 51
- Stamina: 59
- Strength: 34
- Aggression: 49
Showing off his impact with Osasuna and the Spanish national team:
- La Liga Performance: Scored one goal and gave five assists in 13 starts and two substitute appearances for Osasuna in the 2024-25 season.
- International Performance: Scored one goal in three appearances for Spain.
Public interest in Zaragoza has grown since Manchester United expressed interest in his talents, according to Soccer News.
