At BVB, Weigl became a star under Tuchel before moving to Benfica. Things are going well there now – but the ex-national player probably wants to change.
Former international Julian Weigl is said to be eager to leave his club Benfica from Lisbon.
Like the Portuguese sports newspaper The ball reported, the 25-year-old has finally made the decision to try his luck at another club after some rumors about changing his person.
Benfica: Ex-BVB star Weigl should cost 30 million euros
According to the newspaper, the capital city club has already set a price for the German: an interested club would have to pay Weigl’s services for 30 million euros.
So far, Benfica should be loud The ball but there are only offers from clubs whose leagues do not appeal to Weigl. For example, it should be about leagues from the Arab world. The former Dortmund player only wants to switch to one of the top European leagues.
Weigl set under Tuchel at BVB
Weigl was unexpectedly signed by Borussia Dortmund in 2015 as a 19-year-old. The midfielder, who had played for 1860 Munich up to this point, quickly matured to become a regular and national player under coach Thomas Tuchel, before injuries and the departure of his sponsor threw him back.
Weigl joined Benfica in January 2020. There he became a pillar of the team in recent months after starting difficulties and was even voted Player of the Season by fans of the Lisbon team at the end of the season.
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