Beitar Jerusalem Negotiates Loan Deal for Colombian Midfielder Alexis Serna Amid Financial Disputes
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Beitar Jerusalem is negotiating a loan deal with an option to buy for Colombian midfielder Alexis Serna from Independiente Medellín, aiming to overcome financial disagreements. Serna, recovering from an injury, is eager to join the Israeli club, but the transfer hinges on finalizing terms between the teams.
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- Beitar Jerusalem seeks to loan Colombian midfielder Alexis Serna from Independiente Medellín.
- Full transfer is too costly, with a nearly one million euro asking price from Medellín.
- Proposed deal includes a 270,000 euro loan fee and 700,000 euro purchase option, with Beitar negotiating lower amounts.
- Serna has agreed to personal terms and is physically fit after a June injury.
- He has not played since early June but made 25 appearances this year.
- Almog Cohen from Beitar strongly supports signing Serna.
Beitar Jerusalem is actively working to sign 28-year-old Colombian midfielder Alexis Serna from Independiente Medellín. The club aims to bridge financial gaps with Serna's current team, as a full transfer is not feasible due to the nearly one million euro asking price. The proposed deal on the table is a loan with an option to buy. Independiente Medellín demands 270,000 euros for the loan and a 700,000 euro purchase option, while Beitar Jerusalem is negotiating for lower amounts in both categories. Serna's personal terms have already been agreed upon with Beitar.
Regarding his fitness, Serna, who suffered an injury in June, has resumed full training with his team and his physical condition has been assessed alongside his teammates. Despite not playing since early June, he has made 25 appearances across all competitions this year. Serna is eager to move to Israel and start a new chapter in his career, but the transfer depends on successful negotiations between the clubs. Beitar Jerusalem's Almog Cohen has expressed strong interest in acquiring the player, describing him as exactly what the team has been looking for.
