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Georges Mikautadze is highly coveted, especially since the Georgian international is having a very good Euro. While in Italy a verbal agreement is announced with Monaco, the media FootMercato believes that Marseille is still in the game…
According to the editor-in-chief of FM, Sébastien Denis, “The hot L1 clubs on Don’t miss it (Lens, Rennes, OL, OM, Monaco) are still on the move (at different levels of interest) and keep their chances. Monaco is still very active on the issue but has no agreement. The player’s value continues to rise to the delight of FC Metz. Anything can happen again! » With Aubameyang again and Moumbagna in the squad, it’s difficult to imagine OM spending more than €20 million to afford the Georgian international…
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Metz ups the ante!
While he was announced to be in Lens’ sights, that Lyon finally kept Lacazette, it is indeed Monaco who could attract Georges Mikautadze. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, “AS Monaco has reached a verbal agreement on personal terms with Georgian striker Georges Mikautadze. Monaco has also sent a proposal to Metz in order to agree on the amount, trying to anticipate other clubs… and to conclude an agreement before the end of the Euro.”
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According to Sacha Tavolierionly Monaco would still be in the race. “Even if the Mikautadze case is a target and dates back to the Hébert/Pouille era (already in discussions with his representatives before their departure from RC Lens), Mikautadze’s demands in the face of the Lens management’s desire to lower all salaries make the operation complex. €270k/month. €850k upon signing. At this price, even OL (who are favoured by the Georgian) can only position themselves in the event of Lacazette’s departure. In this respect, AS Monaco remains the favourite in Ligue 1.” In addition to the salary and the signing bonus, FC Metz must also be satisfied, who are reportedly expecting more than €20 million for their striker…
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Mikautadze wants €270k/month and €850k upon signing?
While l’AS Monaco must recruit a striker to replace Wissam Ben Yedder, The club from the principality would like to attract Georges Mikautadze. « Yes I confirm it. I will stay in France but I don’t know the club yet. It will be clear soon “, said the FC Metz player. However, when the rumors sent him to Monaco, it was directly denied on his Instagram account. The Georgian striker had a very good season with FC Metz who returned in the winter. He played 20 matches out of 20 possible, scoring 13 goals and providing 4 assists. The market value of the 23-year-old player is 15 million euros and he is under contract with FC Metz until 2028. However, AS Monaco is not the only Ligue 1 team to be on the case, Olympique Lyonnais remains close to the file. The player has a particular attachment to this club where he played as a youth from 2008 to 2015. TheABOUT keep an eye on the situation.
Monaco without 9?
If the case were to fail, ASM would have a plan B. Sebastian Denisthe editor-in-chief of Foot Mercato announced on his Twitter, Arnaud Californication would be a serious lead in case of failure of Mikautadze. The French hopeful striker trained at Paris Saint-Germain, has played 30 league games. He scored 10 goals and delivered 4 assists with Stade Rennais. The 22-year-old player has a market value of 20 million euros, he is under contract until 2027 with Rennes.
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