Ekkelenkamp in Feyenoord focus
Santiago Ascacíbar (25) spoke openly about a possible departure from Hertha BSC. “I really want a change of scenery. I don’t know where, but I’m sure I want to change,” said the midfielder in an interview with the TV station.TyC Sports‘ from his native Argentina. Ascacíbar is under contract with the capital club for two more years, which paid 10 million euros to VfB Stuttgart at the beginning of 2020. The defensive man thus ranks seventh in the ranking of the most expensive purchases in the club’s history.
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Asked about a return to his homeland, Ascacíbar replied that he didn’t know whether he wanted to go back to Argentina or stay in Europe. It depends on offers. “The truth is I still have nothing concrete. I’m still waiting, I have a two-year contract in Germany and I’ll see what happens next,” revealed the former international. Meanwhile, his brother, who is a Boca Juniors fan, would drive him “crazy” over a move to the Argentinian giants. “You don’t get the visibility that Boca offers you from many teams in Germany or Europe,” said Ascacíbar.
The right-footed player has been used in a total of 53 games with three goals for the Berliners and was a regular in the past season. In the latest update of the Bundesliga, Ascacíbar dropped from 7.5 to 6.5 million euros, which is the lowest value in his time in Germany. Within the team, only Suat Serdar (25; 8 million euros) and Lucas Tousart (25; 9 million euros) are valued higher. While Ascacíbar is flirting with a change, rumors abound about a final farewell to Omar Alderete (25), who was loaned to FC Valencia.
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The defender, who moved from FC Basel to Berlin for 4 million euros in autumn 2020 and was active in Valencia last season, “would have liked to continue there”, as he wrote on Instagram when he said goodbye. The “Fledermäuse” secured a purchase obligation in the course of the loan, but this did not take effect due to the missed qualification for international business.
A report of the “markAccording to the Spaniards, they have also decided not to exercise the option of a permanent commitment for 7.5 million euros. Remaining in Spain, where Alderete has increased its market value from 4.5 to 10 million euros, is very likely as the Paraguayan has inquiries from several LaLiga clubs. Villarreal and Real Betis are mentioned as options. As the “Kicker” reports, AC Florence is also showing interest in the defensive player. His contract in Berlin is valid until 2025.
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The situation of Jurgen Ekkelenkamp, who has not yet been able to assert himself after moving to Hertha last summer, has also aroused interest. In 22 games (three goals), the 22-year-old only played 781 minutes. According to the Dutch magazine “Voetbal International”, Ekkelenkamp should be the focus of Feyenoord Rotterdam, who wants to strengthen the midfield and the attack. But Hertha was reluctant to let Ekkelenkamp go, and he would also earn more in Berlin than he could at Feyenoord.
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