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Werder Bremen enter race for Trabzonspor midfielder Batista Mendy
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Werder Bremen enter race for Trabzonspor midfielder Batista Mendy
Werder Bremen 's search for a defensive midfielder continues with Batista Mendy the latest to be linked with a move to the Bundesliga club. According to multiple reports, Villarreal , Getafe , Genoa and Torino also showed interest in the 26-year-old.
The 1.91m-tall midfielder was highly-rated when he first made his breakthrough at Angers . He also played over 100 games at Trabzonspor and Sevilla in the last three seasons. After the end of his loan deal in Seville, the Frenchman returned to Trabzonspor this summer.
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However, the Turkish side are now open to a permanent transfer before his contract expires next year. Sevilla decided against signing the player on a permanent deal after he lost his starting spot at the closing stage of last season.
Footmercato reported Werder Bremen are ready to enter the race, but his €7 million market value could be difficult for the Green and Whites. Mendy played for France youth national team at the U19 level. Meanwhile, Trabzonspor are plotting a sensational move to sign global superstar Mohamed Salah .
