Hamburger SV in the race for SK Sturm star Max Johnston!

Max Johnston, Verteidiger des SK Sturm, zieht das Interesse internationaler Klubs auf sich. Preis: 3 Mio. Pfund.
Max Johnston, defender of the SK Sturm, attracts the interest of international clubs. Price: 3 million pounds. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

Hamburger SV in the race for SK Sturm star Max Johnston!

Graz, Österreich - Max Johnston has developed into an indispensable size in the four chain in the SK Sturm Graz squad. His impressive game and the Champions League experience from the current season have attracted the interest of several well-known clubs. Among other things, the FC Augsburg, Sporting Braga, Ipswich Town, FC Southampton, Atalanta Bergamo and the Hamburger SV great interest in an obligation by Johnston.

The SK Sturm demands around three million pounds for the talented defender, which corresponds to around 3.6 million euros. His contract, which is valid by summer 2027, gives the club a strong negotiating position in the transfer period.

personal ambitions and family support

In an interview, Johnston explained in an interview that he is reluctant to look into the future. Despite his adolescent age, he has great ambitions to play again in the Champions League and emphasizes that players who have had this experience always have the desire to prove themselves again in this international competition. The 20-year-old Johnston is strongly supported by his family, especially his father Allan.

Allan Johnston, even a former professional with well -known clubs such as Sunderland and Glasgow Rangers, played 18 caps for Scotland. He also stepped onto the sidelines as a trainer and looked after his son in the 2021/22 season. This close connection is an important support for Max, which offers him many advantages, especially in his early career.

The move to Sturm Graz

Max Johnston moved to Sturm Graz in July 2023 after weighed further options such as Norwich City and FC Augsburg. The conversations with coach Christian Ilzer and sports director Andi Schicker quickly convinced him of a change. He felt well received and was able to quickly empathize with the club's style of play. This environment has contributed significantly to its positive development.

In global football, transfers are of crucial importance and are subject to constant change. The transfer periods allow clubs to borrow, buy or sell players. In the current year, the transfer market has also drawn attention from 149 million euros in the Bundesliga with high editions and a transfer deficit from clubs such as Bayer Munich, which recorded the highest transfer editions. The Transfermarkt remains dynamic and shows that high expenses for players do not always guarantee for sporting success.

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