Sturm Graz eyes permanent deal for Arsenal’s Mika Biereth
Sturm Graz hopes to sign Arsenal striker Mika Biereth on a permanent basis after his excellent loan spell. Biereth’s prowess has charmed the Austrian club since his arrival in January, when he quickly adjusted to his new home, scoring twice in his first four matches.
“It has been a really good start. He arrived late to our training camp in Turkey, but he still scored in his very first training match,” Sturm Graz sporting director Andreas Schicker told Tipsbladet.
“He has been well received by his teammates, and my impression is that he is happy to be here, even though he obviously lacks some understanding of our playing style.
“It’s completely normal for it to be like this, and we are very happy with Mika so far.
“Arsenal was not willing to include an option to buy, but nevertheless, we will still explore the possibility of keeping Mika longer than the summer.
“Right now, we are just focusing on having a really skilled attacker that we can benefit from in the current half-season. What happens next, time will tell.
“He was already on our radar when he played for Arsenal’s Under-21 team. Since then, he has been on loan in both Holland and Scotland.
“We have been in continuous contact with his representatives, and when our striker Seedy Jatta got injured in January, we contacted Mika, and we are extremely happy that we could reach an agreement so quickly.”
Biereth’s move to Sturm Graz was the result of an untimely end to his loan spell at Motherwell, but the 21-year-old wasted no time in making an impact in Austria. His effect has not gone unnoticed, and Sturm Graz is ready to extend his loan deal.
Despite the absence of an option-to-buy clause in the current arrangement, Sturm Graz remains resolute in their pursuit of the promising forward. The club is determined to explore all avenues to secure Biereth’s services permanently, recognizing his potential as a valuable asset to their team.
As negotiations unfold, Sturm Graz remains optimistic about reaching a favorable agreement with Arsenal to finalize Biereth’s transfer.
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