A brand new yr can hardly begin any higher: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has simply introduced that they’ve signed a brand new striker. Positive, that’s good for them, however at first look, it’s nothing out of the abnormal. On nearer inspection, nevertheless, a fairytale rise is revealed.
As a result of Mateo Biondic was not too long ago nonetheless looking for targets in opposition to groups like TSV Steinbach Haiger or SG Barockstadt Fulda-Lehnerz. Within the close to future, the native of Lemgo would possibly face opponents like Bayern Munich or Atalanta Bergamo within the Champions League.
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Even when the Belgian high membership doesn’t register the 22-year-old for the Champions League, it’s nonetheless a exceptional profession leap for Biondic. With twelve scorer factors not too long ago (seven targets, 5 assists) within the first half of the Regionalliga Südwest season, the striker clearly beneficial himself for a lot greater duties.
The goal-getter was skilled at golf equipment together with Hannover 96, Schalke 04, and SC Paderborn, however initially couldn’t achieve a foothold in skilled soccer. After a two-year mortgage, Biondic made a everlasting transfer from SC Verl to Trier final summer time. Now, simply half a yr later, he’s already transferring on to Belgium.
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Successful story that may seemingly repay financially for his earlier membership as effectively. In line with the native newspaper “Trierischer Volksfreund,” SV will obtain as much as 200,000 euros in switch charges for the capturing star. Barely six months in the past, Biondic had moved to the Mosel on a free switch.
The German-Croatian is now following within the footsteps of Deniz Undav. The present nationwide group striker was as soon as found at third-division facet SV Meppen after which had a meteoric rise. Biondic is now beginning out from a fair decrease tier.
This text was translated into English by Synthetic Intelligence.
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