The deal is done – Ryan Gravenberch shook hands with the executives of Bayern Munich and signed a five-year contract with the German giant, who did very well and for who knows how many times showed how to do business. The contract is long-term, and the compensation to Ajax is ‘pocket change’. At least for the conditions of modern football in which everyone is throwing millions.The prices of players have sky-rocketed, but there are also those who still know how to buy ‘good and cheap goods’. Or to bargain well and bring down the price. They are rubbing their hands with satisfaction at the Allianz Arena, Gravenberch is theirs until 2027, and Ajax will receive 18.5 million euros which is the fixed part. As expected, there are bonuses – all in all, the Amsterdam club could earn up to 24 million euros.The Dutch national team player has moved to a higher level, Bayern got a reliable option in the middle of the pitch and a player who is predicted to see dizzying growth, in every sense. Everyone happy and satisfied. Well, maybe, except for Ajax, because they certainly didn’t hope that one of their best ones would go for ‘nothing’. But that is the situation. The Amsterdamers were in an unenviable position, Gravenberch’s contract was expiring the following summer and he could go for free. Such a scenario was avoided at the Johan Cruyff Arena and at least they got something.✍️ #ServusGravenberch 🔴⚪#MiaSanMia @RGravenberch pic.twitter.com/dh7jsWAT5H— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) June 13, 2022 Quite realistic and expected, although they did not hope for that when Ryan Gravenberg became the youngest debutant of the greats from Amsterdam against PSV. In 2018, he stepped on the field at the age of 16 and 130 days, overtaking Clarence Seedorf as the youngest ‘rookie’ and in the meantime won three titles and two cups in the Netherlands. He also made over 100 appearances for Ajax, made his debut for the Dutch national team – collected 10 games for the Oranje and scored his first goal in the friendly against Georgia – and all that until the age of 20.In a system in which a guy from Suriname was raised, he progressed as expected, he didn’t have to get used to much. Now it’s time for another system, one even more organized, which works like a Swiss watch. He is used to lifting trophies, he just needs to continue at Bayern.”When Bayern called me, I didn’t have to think twice. Bayern are one of the biggest clubs that exist, players from all over the world want to play for this club. I came to Munich to win many titles, and Bayern are used to winning them. Everything is possible with this club, including winning the Champions League. The cohesion in this team is very strong, I like that,” Gravenberch said at the promotion.Tue 21:45: (1.35) Netherlands (5.50) Wales (9.50)They are delighted at Munich that they finalized the transfer on time.”Ryan Gravenberch is a very interesting player that many top European clubs would like to sign. He chose Bayern, because we can develop at the highest level here. Players of his qualities are very important for Bayern’s future,” said Oliver Kahn.Bayern caught the “golden goose”, they are aware of that at the Allianz Arena.”It will bring a lot to our team. He is one of the greatest talents in Europe, he has excellent technique, he finds solutions in a small space, he is very dynamic and dangerous. The fact that he chose Bayern shows that he believes in our possibilities. We love players of his mentality. We are convinced that we will have a lot of success with him “, concluded Braco Salihamidžić.
