Stuttgart Splash Cash: £6.2m Deal for Racing's Jeremy Arévalo
Stuttgart set to trigger Jeremy Arévalo's release clause as the Racing Santander academy product prepares for Bundesliga move in a £6.2m transfer.
Stuttgart Dig Deep for Racing Santander’s Jeremy Arévalo
Racing Santander’s worst fears have been confirmed as VfB Stuttgart are set to trigger Jeremy Arévalo’s release clause, with the German outfit paying a handsome £6.2 million (€7.3m) for the talented forward.
This transfer has been on the cards for weeks, with Racing’s manager José Alberto López previously expressing concerns about potential winter departures rather than arrivals. The club’s hierarchy, led by president Manolo Higuera, has been steadfast in their approach - anyone wanting Arévalo would need to pay the full whack.
Academy Product Moving On
The Maliaño-born striker, who joined Racing’s youth setup at junior level, only signed a contract extension in July that was meant to keep him at the club until June 2027. That new deal bumped up his release clause to the €7.3 million figure Stuttgart are now prepared to shell out.
It’s a proper tidy sum for Racing Santander, representing significant income for the Segunda División outfit, though fans will undoubtedly be gutted to lose their homegrown talent.
Five-Year Deal in Germany
Arévalo is reportedly set to sign a five-year contract with the Bundesliga side. Interestingly, Racing are trying to negotiate a first-option clause should Stuttgart decide to loan the player out in future - showing they’d welcome him back with open arms if the opportunity arises.
Emotional Farewell Loading
The writing was on the wall when Arévalo wasn’t included in the squad for Racing’s recent Copa del Rey victory over Villarreal. Instead, he watched from the stands as his teammates pulled off an impressive cup upset against Marcelino’s side.
After the final whistle, he joined his teammates on the pitch for celebrations, with the crowd chanting his name and players tossing him in the air - traditional Spanish farewell gestures that suggest everyone knew this was goodbye.
While he hasn’t yet cleared out his locker at El Sardinero, reports suggest Tuesday could be his final day at the club before heading to pastures new in Germany.
For Racing, it’s a bittersweet moment - losing a top talent but receiving a financial boost that could help strengthen the squad for their promotion push. As for Jeremy, he’s gone from Cantabria to the Bundesliga - not too shabby for a young lad from Maliaño!