Assan Ouédraogo is currently the most promising talent in the FC Schalke 04 squad. Now FC Bayern are said to be showing interest.
Will FC Bayern pull off a transfer coup and lure 15-time U17 international Assan Ouédraogo from FC Schalke 04 into their own ranks? According to Sky, this is a very realistic scenario.
Ouédraogo has long been on the list of the German record champions. The Munich team wants to continue scouting the youngster in the current second division season in order to possibly strike next summer.
Because as soon as the versatile midfielder celebrates his 18th birthday at the beginning of May, his sponsorship contract will automatically be converted into his first professional contract. However, this working paper, which is valid until 2027, should contain several exit clauses that can take effect from July 1, 2024. “Bild” had also previously reported on this contract detail.
According to “Sky”, the exit clause is staggered and varies depending on the performance data and league affiliation of Schalke 04 and the receiving club. However, it is clear to the TV station that the sum is likely to be between 15 and 20 million euros – a very affordable sum for interested parties like FC Bayern.
Will FC Schalke 04 buy the clauses?
In addition to FC Bayern, English club Brighton & Hove Albion as well as the Bundesliga clubs Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig are also said to be interested in signing the U17 European champion.
As “Sport Bild” recently reported, FC Schalke 04 is currently working on buying the contract clauses from Ouédraogo as quickly as possible. An adjustment of the salary or a one-off payment is being considered, according to the sports paper.
Why top clubs around FC Bayern are thinking about signing Assan Ouédraogo becomes clear just by looking at the statistics this season. The youngster has been on the field in every second division game for the Royal Blues so far – sometimes as a starting player, sometimes as a substitute. He even scored a goal on his debut.