Bundesliga transfer nearing completion for Serbian soccer talent
Bundesliga club Mainz 05 have bolstered their squad with the loan signing of Serbian midfielder Filip Djuricic from Benfica. The loan agreement, which will cost Mainz €400,000 for a year, sees Djuricic join Gonzalo Jara and Stefanos Kapino as the club's latest acquisitions.
Djuricic, who made 11 league appearances and 6 European matches for Benfica last season, is Mainz's third signing in a few days. The 27-year-old midfielder was not given a real chance to impress at Benfica's Estadio da Luz and is expected to command a regular starting berth at Mainz.
The move to Mainz is seen as an opportunity for Djuricic to kick-start his career, with head coach Bo Henriksen approving the signing. Djuricic's transfer to Mainz is not a permanent transfer at this time, but the club does have the option to make the deal permanent for an additional €12.5 million.
The loan agreement between Mainz and Benfica does not include a specific number of appearances or performance-based clauses. Djuricic has been on the radar of several top clubs, and his arrival at Mainz is a significant boost for the club as they look to secure their place in the Bundesliga for next season.
With the addition of Djuricic, Mainz now have a strong midfield to complement their talented attack and defence. The Serbian midfielder is expected to provide creativity and energy in the centre of the park, and his arrival is sure to excite Mainz fans ahead of the new season.
