Buying, saying goodbye, selling - The three possible developments involving the Tzolis family and their outcomes.
Up until this coming Friday, Fortuna Düsseldorf needs to choose whether or not to exercise the buyout clause for Christos Tzolis (22), who is currently on loan from Norwich City. With the recent non-promotion, Tzolis is now worth a hefty price of 3.5 million euros. The Fortuna executives have been mulling over the idea of taking on such a risky yet enticing investment. However, by doing so, what are the potential outcomes for Düsseldorf?
Exploring the three possible scenarios and their consequences!
Scenario 1: Fortuna Acquires Tzolis, Stays at the Club
If neither Norwich nor Tzolis incur any more hindrances, the financial implications would be: 3.5 million euros buyout fee, 1 million euros annual salary, and a 3-year contract. This is quite a significant investment for a second-division team; these executives initially did not believe Tzolis would remain if they didn't avoid relegation. However, the impressive performance he's put up on the field recently, as well as fans demanding his stay, have changed their perspective. Despite this, should Klaus Allofs (67) decide to move forward with this decision, he would have no financial opportunities left to further solidify his squad.
It is worth noting that Ao Tanaka (25) is rumored for a sale, even though Fortuna would prefer to keep him due to his top-tier performances during the second half of the season. Tanaka, who desires first-division experience, has stated publicly his goal to leave. Because Norwich has a contract with the Japanese player that lasts until 2025 - which is quite unrealistic - and is likely able to attract better offers, his trade may be able to cover the entirety of Tzolis' transfer fees. The signing of Tzolis could then be just what Düsseldorf needs to attack promotion aggressively since they'll have what could potentially be the best player in the league.
Scenario 2: Fortuna Ignores the Buyout Option, and Tzolis Leaves
Tzolis has had a tremendous impact on Düsseldorf's offensive gameplay, evident in his title as the season's top scorer with 22 goals and 9 assists. Klaus Allofs (67) would have more financial flexibility available if they didn't buy out the option, but the question is whether it would be sufficient to replace this caliber. He's previously demonstrated the ability to secure departures well, both in the cases of Khaled Narey (29) and Dawid Kownacki (27), despite their lesser involvement in goals.
Still, Allofs would have to focus on other areas of the squad. Marlon Mustapha (23) and Christoph Daferner (26) are expected to be back at their respective clubs, meaning Düsseldorf needs at least one more striker. If Fortuna chooses not to purchase Tzolis, it would also free up resources to sign Isak Johannesson (21) - whose buyout option is over 2 million euros - but it's unknown if Düsseldorf could secure both.
Scenario 3: Fortuna Buys Tzolis and Quickly Sells Him
In this scenario, Fortuna would pay 3.5 million euros for Tzolis, intending to sell him at a higher cost. This would require a considerable amount of luck and a keen eye for talent in the transfer market. Given Tzolis' red-hot form lately, a bidding war for his services may result. If Fortuna manages to sell Tzolis for more than 3.5 million euros, they would make a profit, which they could then use to bolster other areas of their roster.
This could be a profitable decision, as his market value has more than doubled to over 7 million euros, with endless rumors of Bundesliga clubs showing interest in him. Fortuna could capitalize on this and own the player before selling at an increased value, thus rising their transfer budget significantly. This solution represents a win-win scenario if Tzolis is satisfied with the second league but Allofs intends on making the purchase.
By this Friday, audiences will know which plan is chosen.
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