Sevilla ‘place £26m price tag on goalkeeper Yassine Bounou’ following heroic World Cup performances
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Sevilla ‘placed a £26m price on goalkeeper Yassine Bounou’ following his heroic World Cup performances for semi-finalists Morocco, as Bayern Munich and Aston Villa lead the race to sign the star from the Atlas Lions.
Sevilla have reportedly placed a £26m price tag on goalkeeper Yassine Bounou following his heroic World Cup performances for semi-finalists Morocco.
Last season, the Spanish team signed ‘Bono’ on a long-term deal until 2025 to avoid interest from Manchester United.
However, after a stellar World Cup campaign for the Atlas Lions, in which Bono had conceded just once until a semi-final loss to France, Sevilla will debate whether to cash in and turn a profit.
Sevilla have reportedly placed a £26m price tag on their goalkeeper Yassine Bounou
Bono has been one of the stars of the World Cup and has aroused the interest of other clubs
Sevilla are keen to let the 31-year-old go but will only start talks at a minimum price of £26m (30m), according to Sports stadium.
While Man United were unsuccessful in their attempts to pin Bono, TZ is reporting that Bayern Munich are looking to make a move for the goalkeeper after Manuel Neuer broke his leg while skiing.
It would be an expensive fee for the Germans though, considering Neuer is likely to be first choice again upon his return from injury.
There is also reportedly interest from Unai Emery’s Aston Villa. The former Villarreal manager is not believed to be on the best of terms with Villa’s Emiliano Martinez after their time together at Arsenal.
Sevilla have the option to let Bono go with Marko Dmitrovic currently a backup option for Jorge Sampaoli’s side.
Bono was the star of the show in the round of 16, saving three penalties to help eliminate Spain
Sampaoli returned to the Spanish club following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui in October following a poor run of matches.
And having Dmitrovic as a second-choice goalkeeper is by no means the worst option for him, as the goalkeeper has one of the best in La Liga for Eibar prior to his signing.
Bono kept clean sheets in three of his five World Cup matches, namely against Croatia, Spain and Portugal.
In fact, he started all but one of Morocco’s games, only missing the Belgium game due to illness.
He was lauded for his heroism in Morocco’s round of 16 clash against Spain after he saved penalty kicks from Carlos Soler and Sergio Busquets to send the giant-slayers through on penalties.