After a few twists and turns, Arnaud Bodart will indeed sign for FC Metz. Until the last moment, Standard ultimately did not want to let their goalkeeper leave for free.
We are approaching the epilogue in the Arnaud Bodart saga, having been leaving for Standard for several months and being tracked by FC Metz at the start of the winter transfer window. But a lot has happened in the last few hours.
The Liège doorman headed to the north of France this Wednesday morning. He was already close to a personal agreement with the Messins, who had not yet contacted the Liège management. A contact which took place during the day, when Bodart had already had his medical examination.
Arnaud Bodart is leaving for FC Metz… but not really for free
Quickly, while the 26-year-old goalkeeper reached a personal agreement with Metz for a contract which was initially to run until 2027, with an additional year as an option, and the Rouches had agreed not to put any obstacles in his way. wheels, things have changed a lot in recent hours.
If a free transfer was mentioned, Standard demanded a small financial compensation. This is a resale percentage of 25%, according to information from our colleagues at SudInfoas well as some bonuses. On the other hand, the contract will ultimately only be valid until the end of the season, with an additional year optional, and these bonuses will only be due to Rouches if Bodart stays more than six months at FC Metz.
Supposedly starting Friday against Kortrijk due to the injury of Matthieu Epolo, Arnaud Bodart will probably already have been made official with the fourth in Ligue 2. Returning from injury, Laurent Henkinet is expected to make his first start of the season.
