Zaragoza’s Bayern exit in doubt despite purchase clause | OneFootball

Bryan Zaragoza left FC Bayern this summer and joined Celta Vigo. The Spaniard's loan is subject to a mandatory purchase clause – but it is now known that this only applies under certain conditions. Therefore, a permanent departure of the winger is far from certain.

As reported by the Spanish portal ElDesmarque, the purchase obligation of 13 million euros only applies if Zaragoza has played at least 60 percent of all possible playing times at the end of the season. This includes matches in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Europa League.

It is clear: Only if the 23-year-old plays a central role at Celta Vigo on a permanent basis, will the loan automatically be converted into a permanent transfer. The club from Galicia is already paying a net salary of around two million euros to the offensive player.

A look at the first few weeks of the season shows: Zaragoza is far from fulfilling the conditions. He was on the pitch in all four league games so far, but only once from the start. In total, he collected 114 out of a possible 360 minutes – just over 30 percent.

This is significantly below the required quota. In addition, last season only a few Celta professionals managed to reach over 60 percent of the playing time. Names like Vicente Guaita, Óscar Mingueza or Fran Beltrán stand out here – for a newcomer like Zaragoza, it will be a tough job.

No prospects at FC Bayern

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However, the purchase obligation should not be completely written off. Coach Claudio Giráldez did not sign the offensive player for no reason. Zaragoza is known as a fast, agile player with strengths in one-on-one situations, qualities that Celta urgently needs in the relegation battle.

The fact that he has not yet played a leading role could also be due to the adaptation process. The season is still long, and Giráldez will not want to permanently bench his new signing. For Zaragoza himself, only consistent performances can help him reach the quota and secure his future in Vigo.

The development is also of interest to Bayern. With the purchase obligation, they could raise 13 million euros next summer and simultaneously remove the salary from their own balance sheet. If the condition is not met, Zaragoza returns to Munich – but with an unclear sporting perspective.

Even upon his arrival in the winter of 2024, the Spaniard was seen more as a player for the future rather than immediate help. Injuries and high competition prevented a breakthrough. Whether he would get another real chance under Vincent Kompany is questionable.

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