Genoa defender Radu Dragusin’s agent admits he can’t believe they turned down Bayern Munich’s move to Tottenham Hotspur after the team’s offer. The Germans came too late to change their
minds. Spurs have reached an agreement with Genoa to sign the Romanian defender for £21.5 million with add-ons worth another £4.3 million. They will also Releasing Jed Spence to move to Italy on loan.
And before Dragusin left for London, his agent, Florin Maena, revealed his decision to reject Bayern.
“The decision was made at 8 o’clock in the morning,” Maena said. Speaking to GSP , a Romanian media outlet.
“We intended to move to Spurs, but there was an offer from Bayern that made us stop our travels. At that time I was also on my way to the airport. I said we have to think and evaluate carefully.”
“Bayern is one of the biggest clubs in the world… Can’t believe we turned Bayern down! But that’s the decision that was made. “
I made the decision together with Radu and his family. I informed Bayern that this is his decision. Said they came in too late and it would be difficult for us to change our minds.”
“Maybe in the future we can move there. We were a little stunned. In the end, it was a decision that Radu and his family wanted. He’s happy, we’re going to Spurs!” โปรโมชั่น ufabet
That led Bayern to turn their attention to Spurs defender Eric Dier instead. Their proposal was submitted too late.
Maena further revealed that “It is normal that Radu considered Bayern’s offer. It was a very difficult decision. Bayern really wanted him but it was only last night that the official offer came in.”