FC Bayern Munich Snags Spanish Star Zaragoza for Summer Switch
Get ready to witness an exciting addition to Bundesliga champions FC Bayern Munich's attack. 22-year-old Spanish sensation Bryan Zaragoza is set to join the German giants this summer, as confirmed by Bayern's sporting director Christoph Freund on Wednesday.
Zaragoza, who currently plays for Bundesliga rival FC Granada, will put pen to paper on a five-year deal that will keep him at Allianz Arena till June 2029. The move to Bavaria has been in the works for some time, and multiple reports, including from Sky, Sportbuzzer, and El Chiringuito TV, had hinted at this potential transfer.
"Bryan is one of La Liga's most promising youngsters and has caught our eye for quite some time. He will bolster our attack," said Freund, praising the winger's speed, agility, and unpredictability. "Bryan Zaragoza is a strong, lightning fast, and incredibly agile player who can operate on either flank. He's unpredictable, dangerous, and thrives in one-on-one situations."
The financial terms of the transfer have not been disclosed, but media speculation puts the fee at around 15 million euros. A transfer fee significantly higher than the 14 million euros that was previously reported as Zaragoza's release clause.
RB Leipzig, who were reportedly keen on securing Zaragoza as Emil Forsberg's replacement, and English Premier League side FC Brentford were also in the race for the attacker's signature. However, it was Bayern who managed to lure the Spanish star to Munich.
Zaragoza, who stands at just 1.64 meters tall, made his senior international debut for Spain last October and has impressed this season with his performances for Granada. With 10 goals and 3 assists in 51 competitive matches, including five goals and two assists in the current campaign, Zaragoza has caught the attention of the European football elite.
Freund expressed his appreciation for Zaragoza's current club and wished him well for the remainder of the season. "We wish him all the best for the rest of the season at Granada FC, and we can't wait to have him join us in the summer."
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Enrichment Data: The specific transfer fee for FC Bayern Munich to acquire Bryan Zaragoza from FC Granada is not provided in the available sources, although it is mentioned that Zaragoza initially joined Bayern on loan in January 2024 before committing to a permanent deal.
