Christian Kofane responds to Arsenal hyperlinks and €100m declare

Following a powerful first season at Bayer Leverkusen, Christian Kofane has been linked with a transfer away from the BayArena, with Arsenal reportedly amongst his suitors.

The 20-year-old ahead, nevertheless, insists he hasn’t heard something concerning the Gunners’ alleged curiosity.

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“No, that did not attain me. My agent apparently spoke to 1 or two individuals. I personally did not have any contact with anybody,” he advised Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger.

Kofane’s agent, Eric Depolo, described him as a “€100m participant” in an interview earlier this yr, however that declare has apparently gone unnoticed by the striker, too.

“Wow. No, I did not know that. You clearly do not know me: I do not concern myself with social media and issues like that,” he mentioned.

Valued at €40m by Transfermarkt, Kofane was requested whether or not he believes that valuation is suitable.

“No. My agent can say no matter he desires, and the media can say no matter they need about it. I am right here to play soccer,” he mentioned.

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Requested whether or not he has a profession plan, the 20-year-old responded with fun:

“As I mentioned, in the mean time I am centered on taking part in soccer. However now that you have introduced it up, I suppose I will have to begin desirous about it.”

Kofane stays underneath contract with Leverkusen till 2029.