- سندرلاند have reportedly signed Geertruida
- Player also completed medical with Sunderland
- Geertruida to join on initial loan deal
مرسيليا were under the impression they had sealed the signing of a reinforcement in Dutch defender Geertruida. The French club, in desperate need of a new defender, had reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with the player, making a transfer seem all but done. However, in a shocking last-minute turn, full-back and centre-back Geertruida is heading to newly-promoted الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز side Sunderland, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal is a loan deal for €2.5 million with a purchase option set at €23m (£20m/$27m).
Marseille’s ongoing struggle to strengthen their squad continues. The club’s pursuit of Geertruida came after their move for Ecuadorian defender Joel Ordonez failed due to financially demanding negotiations with كلوب بروج. The defensive shortcomings for Roberto De Zerbi’s side have been obvious and is further underscored by their recent 1-0 loss to Lyon. For Sunderland, this move is a major coup that signals their ambition and financial power after a promising start to the Premier League season.
The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player for both آر بي لايبزيغ and Netherlands, with 17 caps to his name. The player was an integral part of Leipzig’s squad playing 39 games for the club in which he scored a goal while providing an assist. The ex-فينورد defender was also targeted by AC Milan and نوتنغهام فورست.
The frustration of missing out on Geertruida for Marseille is immense, and they must now scramble to find a replacement before the transfer window closes. The club are expected to turn their attention to other targets, with وست هام متحد‘s Nayef Aguerd, who is close to joining the French club, and انتر‘s Benjamin Pavard being mentioned as potential alternatives.
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