Reports: Only Neuer cost more! Bundesliga keeper joins rival | OneFootball

The first major Bundesliga transfer of this summer is taking shape. There had long been speculation about a move for Mio Backhaus, and now the deal appears to be done. And for a record fee. 

As 'Bild' and 'Deichstube' consistently report, Werder's goalkeeper is joining SC Freiburg for 15 million euros. A further three million euros in bonuses could be added.

That would not only make it Freiburg's record signing, but Backhaus would also rank second among the most expensive goalkeeper transfers in Bundesliga history. Only Bayern paid more to Schalke for Manuel Neuer (30 million euros; source: 'transfermarkt.de').

Werder have reportedly never generated such high income from the sale of a goalkeeper. Wealthy clubs from abroad were also said to be interested, but in the end Freiburg won the race. 

This could also signal the impending departure of Noah Atubolu. The SCF goalkeeper is said to be in demand in the Premier League and is unlikely to accept a place on the bench as Backhaus's number two. 

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