Feyenoord Poised to Submit Million-Euro Bid for Braga Defender Niakaté
Rotterdam,Netherlands – Feyenoord is reportedly set to submit a formal offer for Braga’s highly-rated defender,Niakaté,on Wednesday. Sources indicate the Dutch club is “very charmed” by the Malian international’s abilities.
The Rotterdam-based club has been actively seeking defensive reinforcements following the departure of David Hancko and a significant injury to Thomas Beelen. While Tsuyoshi Watanabe has already been acquired from KAA Gent, Feyenoord’s technical director, Dennis van Kloese, views Niakaté as a crucial addition to bolster the squad.
Niakaté, who joined Braga in the summer of 2023, has a contract with the Portuguese club that extends until mid-2028. His previous experience includes playing in the youth system of Paris Saint-Germain, and also stints at Valenciennes and Guingamp. The exact transfer fee Feyenoord is prepared to offer remains undisclosed, tho Transfermarkt.nl places his estimated market value at approximately eight million euros.
The pursuit of Niakaté underscores Feyenoord’s commitment to strengthening its defensive line ahead of upcoming competitions.
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Feyenoord, a prominent Dutch football club, has a rich history of success in both domestic and European competitions. The club’s transfer strategy often involves identifying promising talent from leagues across Europe
