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Sturm Graz: Top target opts for France
Graz are reportedly targeting Nosa Edward Obaretin in their search for a Mitchell replacement. However, he is set for a loan move to FC Lorient.
SK Sturm Graz will have to extend their search for a new centre-back.
The desired signing of SSC Napoli defender Nosa Edward Obaretin will not materialize. According to consistent reports from Italian transfer insiders, the 23-year-old is set for a loan move to FC Lorient.
Lorient financially stronger
The French top-flight club has reportedly also secured a purchase option of 3.5 million euros and a sell-on clause for the Italian defender. Napoli had already agreed to the transfer days ago.
This marks a setback for SK Sturm: According to "Krone", Obaretin was reportedly the "top target" of Sturm sports director Michael Parensen. However, Sturm was not financially able to compete with the offer from their competitors.
