It was an open secret. And it's official now. Bryan Zaragoza, the Granada winger, one of the revelation players of the League who has caused a sensation at the start of the season, is already the property of Bayern Munich. The German club will pay the 14 million euros of his clause and one million more for the 22-year-old footballer in this same winter market. Even so, his arrival at the Allianz Arena will have to wait since both clubs have agreed that he will remain on loan at Granada until the end of this season. However, with this transfer formula, the Andalusian team will be able to use this money to sign in this winter market.
The departure of Bryan Zaragoza was an open secret and a fear for Granada, which renewed him last year until 2027. The Nasrid club's intentions were to renew him in order to increase his starting price but they arrived late. It also happens that the great moment of the 22-year-old winger contrasts with that of Granada, which is in relegation positions, with seven points and four behind a Mallorca that marks salvation.
On the other hand, Zaragoza is shining. He already has five goals and two assists in his first campaign in the First Division. Figures that have turned him into candy.
He is also the top dribbler in the League this season and the second in the five major leagues after Jérémy Doku, from Manchester City.
His good work at Granada has already made him debut with the senior Spanish soccer team. Luis de la Fuente called him up after the double he scored against FC Barcelona at the Nuevo Los Cármenes. Barça, who lost 2-0 at half an hour, rescued a point in the 86th minute.
Specifically, the Barcelona club was interested in his signing but without presenting a formal offer. The Barcelona entity, which is tied to economic difficulties and a strict viability plan, was in favor of waiting until the end of the year and considering its incorporation if Granada were relegated to the Second Division, a situation that would have caused a possible reduction in its starting price. set at the 14 million euros of its clause.
Barcelona has not been the only club interested. RB Leipzig was also there, taking a step further and even meeting with the player. to show him his facilities. However, Bayern has been the chosen team. Bryan signs for the next five seasons, until June 30, 2029 and a considerable salary increase.
“Bryan Zaragoza is a strong, very fast and extremely agile winger who can be used on both sides. He is unpredictable, dangerous and very good in one-on-one situations. He has already made his debut with the senior Spanish team this year and has a lot of potential. Bryan is one of the big shots in Spain and he has been on our radar for a long time. He will expand our offensive options. We wish him every success with Granada FC for the rest of the season and look forward to him joining us in the summer,” said Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund.
