Windfall for Schalke: Thiaw's Leverkusen transfer could bring in mega revenue!

Windfall for Schalke: Thiaw's Leverkusen transfer could bring in mega revenue!

In one of the most exciting transfer stories of the summer, 23-year-old Malick Thiaw from AC Milan has found himself in the sights of Bundesliga clubs Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. As absolutfussball.com reports, Leverkusen is planning to sign Thiaw in a swap deal, while Granit Xhaka is in In return he should move to Milan.

Thiaw, who began his professional career at FC Schalke 04 and moved to the Rossoneri in 2022 for six million euros plus possible bonus payments of three million, made 22 league appearances last season. His market value is currently estimated at 20 to 25 million euros, which makes him an attractive candidate for Leverkusen, who are looking for a successor to Jonathan Tah.

Chances of returning to the national team

A return to the Bundesliga could increase Thiaw's chances of being called up for the German national team. However, the German international has been less in demand in recent weeks and has been on the bench in four of the last five competitive games, as fcbinside.de reports. This could increase the pressure on AC Milan to let him go if there are serious offers.

Bayer Leverkusen is showing strong interest, while Bayern Munich are also keeping an eye on Thiaw. The Munich team sees him as a talented young player with Bundesliga experience and potential for further development - especially given the uncertain future of players like Minjae Kim and Dayot Upamecano.

Financial aspects of the transfer

For FC Schalke 04, Thiaw's former club, the upcoming transfer could be a financial blessing. In the event of a possible move, Schalke would receive around ten percent of the transfer fee, which could amount to around 2.5 million euros. This provides a breath of fresh air in the club's coffers and could help tackle various construction sites as a team.

Negotiations between AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are already underway. Milan's new sporting director, Igli Tare, personally traveled to Leverkusen to hold the talks. Thiaw, who is considered the ideal candidate for the defensive restructuring, could soon pitch his tents again in the Bundesliga.

Transfer market at a glance

There is a lot of activity in the current Bundesliga transfer period. In total there are departures of 311 players and a transfer balance of -89,615,001 euros. Despite the high expenditure of 790.675 million euros, the clubs are pleased with transfer income totaling 701,059,999 euros. The market value activity offers a deep insight into the movements of the prominent clubs in the market, as shown on transfermarkt.de.

Whatever the future holds for Malick Thiaw, it is clear that the player and the clubs are very interested in a possible move. The next few weeks could be crucial for the young defender's career and also for the clubs vying for his services.