Official! Striker linked with Benfica joins Borussia M'gladbach | OneFootball

In Germany, Benfica’s interest in Isac Lidberg had been reported, but the Swedish striker ultimately chose another destination and was officially unveiled as a Borussia Mönchengladbach signing in the Bundesliga, forcing the Eagles to shift their focus elsewhere.

The goalscorer, who had been playing for Darmstadt in Germany’s second division, was confirmed this Tuesday as a new player for the German club, thus making the jump to the top tier of German football, despite not being involved in any European competition.

According to Fabrizio Romano, a transfer market specialist, Mönchengladbach will pay a fixed fee of €3.5 million, plus €1 million in bonuses for the 27-year-old striker, who signed a contract until 2030.

Playing for Darmstadt, Lidberg, a two-time Sweden international, although not called up for the 2026 World Cup, recorded 17 goals and three assists in 33 matches. Despite his positive individual performances, he was unable to help the team secure promotion to the Bundesliga, as they finished fifth in the second division.

Now, the striker will have the opportunity to establish himself among the elite of German football. Meanwhile, Benfica continues to monitor the market for options in the centre-forward position for Marco Silva’s team, especially due to the interest in Pavlidis, who has been linked with Besiktas and Como.

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