Klapper for Feyenoord: Leeds United ensures record transfer Sinisterra | Football

sport">No one at Feyenoord wants to comment on the developments, but in the north of England people are busy finalizing the deal. Leeds United have long targeted Sinisterra because the club knew it was going to sell Raphina. That wing striker, whose signature is being fought for by Barcelona and Chelsea, provides about 70 million in revenue.

sport">A large part of that amount will benefit the acquisition of Sinisterra. Leeds are aware that Sinisterra will have to cost between 20 and 30 million euros and it is inconceivable that Feyenoord will be satisfied with 20 million.

sport">If Everton, which also loses a winger with Richarlison (for 60 million to Tottenham Hotspur), folds over it, a top prize could be awarded. But at the moment it looks like Leeds United will become Sinisterra’s new club and Feyenoord will make the biggest transfer hit in history.

sport">Sinisterra, bought by Martin van Geel, has become an absolute hit at Feyenoord. Last season, he scored 23 goals in all competitions. He was discovered by Feyenoord as a youth player, thanks in part to excellent detective work by scout Steven Aptroot, who made good discoveries, especially in South America, but later had to make way for his disappointment under the rule of Frank Arnesen.

sport">At Feyenoord he was prepared with a good plan for the first team, where he also suffered a serious cruciate ligament injury. In addition to the footballer himself, that was also a huge downer for Dick Advocaat, who was unable to use him for a year. With Sinisterra, Advocaat would have had many more goals and assists in his team in that year.

sport">The comeback of the now 23-year-old player after that injury is all the more remarkable and shows his perseverance. Sinisterra was crucial for the team in almost all European competitions. Physically, he has progressed by leaps and bounds and Arne Slot has helped the left winger excel with his attacking style. Slot knew exactly how to get the very best out of Sinisterra and so he also deserves the credits if Feyenoord collect a super prize for the player in the next 24 hours.

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