To Bayern? Ajax jewel Ryan Gravenberch has reportedly made up his mind
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Corentin Tolisso is likely to leave Bayern in the summer, his successor seems to come from the Eredivisie. Ryan Gravenberch probably wants to go to FCB.
A move from Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax Amsterdam to FC Bayern Munich is becoming more and more likely. Loud telegraph the midfielder is said to have decided to move to Munich.
Accordingly, the 19-year-old is convinced of both the development opportunities under coach Julian Nagelsmann and the contract offer from the club. Ajax recently tried to extend the player’s contract, which expires in 2023. But it was no longer possible to get him from his decision to dissuade
FC Bayern: Did BVB also want Gravenberch?
In addition to Bayern, Borussia Dortmund is said to have shown interest. But it seems as if the Munich were finally in the role of favorites. At the same time, a decision by the player would not mean that the transfer is fixed.
Despite the rumours, coach Erik ten Hag “still had hope that he would stay with us for a season”. He said so sports1.
Nevertheless, he would trust him to take the step towards becoming the Bundesliga champion. “It would certainly be a tough job for him because there is a lot of competition at Bayern. But he’s also the type of guy who needs challenges,” said the 52-year-old: “He can expect such a high quality as at Bayern adjust for sure.”
Gravenberch: FC Bayern and Ajax still far apart?
However, it is still unclear how much Bayern will ultimately have to pay. sports1 reported at the end of March an offer between 15 and 17 million euros, which could increase to 25 million euros through bonuses. Ajax demanded 35 million euros.
If Gravenberch has actually decided to change, that would be a possibly decisive argument in the negotiations between the clubs. The Dutchman’s contract expires in the summer of 2023, and Ajax would receive significantly less money next winter.
At the same time, it might not be the only newcomer from Ajax. According to various media reports, FC Bayern is also interested in signing right-back Noussair Mazraoui.
Gravenberch made 38 appearances for the Dutch record champions this season. He scored two goals and set up six more.