Gladbach: Change from Denis Zakaria to Juventus shortly before graduation - BVB and FC Bayern go out empty

The transfer of Denis Zakaria to Juventus Turin should stand shortly before graduation. Several Italian media reports consistent from an agreement.

Both the "Gazetta dello Italian Top" as well as the Italian offshoot of the "Goal" report that Juventus Turin has agreed with Borussia Mönchengladbach on a transfer of Denis Zakaria. The Swiss should arrive on Sunday in Italy and then complete the medical check on Monday.

According to the daily newspaper, the "Bianconeri" will transfer five million euros for the 25-year defensive specialist immediately and three more million euros could follow in the form of bonuses.

First, it was said that the Bundesligan demanded seven million euros for the services of the midfielder, whose contract expires in the summer. At the Italian Top Club Zakaria is to sign a contract by 2026.

Zakaria: FC Bayern and BVB go out empty

This could come timely the end of a long-lasting transferaga. Gladbach hoped for a long time that the player could still decide for a contract extension.

From the Bundesliga, both the FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund were interested in a commitment of the Swiss national player, but both clubs did not consider transfer in January. Much preferred the record champion and BVB have taken a release-free change in the summer, but now it is apparently nothing more.

Still on Sunday morning, Gladbach Vice President Rainer Bonhof declared that Juventus has not reported yet. "We have nothing in my hands in principle. Therefore, we can not confirm nothing and nothing denies," said the 69-year-old in the "Italian Top1" double pass. During the day, the "old lady" has probably still intensified the transfer activities.