Monaco: a Swiss striker recruited for 12.5 million
AS Monaco confirmed the arrival of Breel Embolo on Friday. The Principality club is paying 12.5 million euros for the Swiss striker from Borussia Mönchengladbach, who has signed a four-year contract.
“His profile adds more depth to the team”
After the Japanese winger from Liverpool Takumi Minamino, recruited for 15 million euros, AS Monaco continues its offensive shopping. As expected, the Principality club enlists Breel Embolo, the Borussia Mönchengladbach striker. In a press release posted this Friday on its official website, the Monegasque team confirmed the arrival of the Swiss international for the next four years, i.e. until June 2026. If it is not given, the cost of the transfer is turning out to be 12.5 million euros per Sky Germany.
9 goals in 56 selections with the Nati
“I am very happy to join AS Monaco and to be part of this magnificent project. I thank the leaders for giving me the opportunity to discover such a great club. I want to integrate myself as quickly as possible and bring my qualities to the workforce. I can’t wait to discover my new environment and Ligue 1, a championship whose level is constantly evolving.named the 25-year-old at the time of his signing. “We are very happy to welcome Breel to AS Monaco. His profile brings an extra edge to our attacking options and adds more depth to the squad to deal well with the busy schedule ahead of us.”justifies for his part the sporting director Paul Mitchell.
With Borussia Mönchengladbach, the player with 9 goals in 56 appearances with the Nati will have scored 25 goals and provided 20 assists in 106 appearances in all competitions, in three seasons. After six years spent on the other side of the Rhine, the former resident of Schalke 04 is about to start a new chapter in his career under the orders of Philippe Clément, with the third of the last Ligue 1 season.
✍️ AS Monaco is pleased to announce the arrival of Breel Embolo. The 25-year-old Swiss international has signed up for the next four seasons with Club du Rocher. #WelcomeEmbolohttps://t.co/3XdKHEzm7F
– AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) July 15, 2022