Ex-BVB professional lowers high demands
First an impending transfer to Real Betis, then the rejection, then the hope of a commitment to FC Bayern – and now the U-turn from the U-turn? The clubless central defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos could surprisingly find his way to Sevilla. How “ABC of Seville“ reports, the 35-year-old reached a financial agreement with Real Betis at the second attempt.
Sokratis has lowered his initially “exorbitantly high” demands, which is why a final agreement has now become much more likely. The fact that the Greek will find a new employer seems only a step away. It is expected that all parties will finally come together and Sokratis will sign a contract. The veteran would become the eighth new signing for the Spanish first division club and replace Marc Bartra (32).
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The former Borussia player, who left BVB for Seville in 2018 for 10 million euros, suffered an injury to the Achilles tendon in his right leg as a result of Haglund syndrome, a shape disorder of the heel bone, and will therefore have to take a longer break. The “Picture“.
FC Bayern decided against Sokratis: wait until winter
“Sky” recently reported that the defender first wanted to examine further options and was waiting for a call from FC Bayern. The Munich team had to be without Dayot Upamecano (24) for weeks due to a muscle injury in his left thigh, which had increased the need for the short-staffed central defense again. According to reports, the record champions decided against signing Sokratis out of necessity. It is said that FC Bayern wants to save themselves during the winter break.
Sokratis was most recently under contract in Piraeus for two and a half seasons. He left the Bundesliga in the summer of 2018 after two years at Werder Bremen and five at BVB. The veteran then played for Arsenal FC for two and a half years.
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