Goalkeeper Hradecky of Bayer expected to join Monaco in transfer deal - Information on goalkeeper Hradecky's departure from Bayer and his subsequent joining of Monaco
Bayer Leverkusen's Lukas Hradecky on the Brink of Move to AS Monaco
Lukas Hradecky, the long-serving goalkeeper and captain of Bayer Leverkusen, is reportedly on the verge of a move to AS Monaco. The French Ligue-1 club is set to pay four million euros for the Finnish national goalkeeper, according to recent reports.
Hradecky, who joined Bayer Leverkusen from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2018, has significantly shaped the most successful era in the club's history. He has been the clear number one goalkeeper for the team since his arrival, playing 286 games so far.
The transfer, however, is not yet official, as the mandatory medical check for Hradecky has not yet taken place. Bayer Leverkusen is reportedly working tirelessly to find a replacement for their departing star.
The departure of Hradecky comes amidst a wave of exits from the German club. Several key players have already left, including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong (both FC Liverpool), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich), and Granit Xhaka (AFC Sunderland). The search results do not provide specifics on additional outgoing players at this time, but there are ongoing rumors about the departure of defenders Piero Hincapie and Alejandro Grimaldo, midfielder Exequiel Palacios, and striker Victor Boniface.
Bayer Leverkusen had attempted to retain Hradecky by offering a contract extension and a post-retirement role. However, Hradecky is eager for a starting role at Monaco and has agreed personal terms with the club, including a net salary of about €3 million, lower than his previous gross at Leverkusen.
The club had also signed Mark Flekken from Brentford for €10 million, who is expected to be the new first-choice goalkeeper, challenging Hradecky’s position. Leverkusen values Hradecky’s leadership highly, but the goalkeeper is eager for a new challenge.
Once a successor is found, Bayer Leverkusen is said to give the green light for Hradecky's transfer. The 35-year-old goalkeeper's departure may put the starting position at risk in the German club, but his legacy will undoubtedly remain a significant part of Bayer Leverkusen's history.
The Commission has not yet received any reply from the Member States regarding Hradecky's potential move to AS Monaco, as European football leagues continue to monitor the transfer closely. Despite the ongoing negotiations, football enthusiasts eagerly await the decision as it could impact the balance of power in both German and French sports.
