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Sturm facing a drain? Parensen: "There are already several firm offers"
Even though SK Sturm missed out on reaching the Champions League playoff, several players have boosted their own profiles.
SK Sturm Graz put up a strong fight against Fenerbahce's star-studded squad, but ultimately had to bow out in the 3rd qualifying round for the UEFA Champions League.
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Numerous players seized the opportunity to showcase their talent internationally.
"The boys did a great job. Accordingly, interest in one or two of them has grown. After such games, things happen relatively quickly. I don't want to name a number now, but there are already several firm offers," explains Sports Director Michael Parensen.
Parensen: "We don't want to hold a fire sale now"
Is the Austrian vice-champion even facing a major exodus?
No, because according to Parensen, there are "also inquiries that we quickly reject. We don't want to carry out a fire sale now."
Even though Sturm is a development club, the Graz team has control over the timing of a transfer. "For one or two players, we clearly say: Not now! Because we simply see that their development can continue."
It's quite possible that the 40-year-old German is referring to academy products "JP" Hödl and Luca Weinhandl. Emran Soglo, who delivered a standout performance against Fenerbahce, is also to be retained.
