Daniel Peretz’s move to FC Bayern Munich is imminent. Maccabi Tel Aviv announced on Thursday evening that they had agreed to the transfer conditions. Now the medical check is still pending.
Peretz was the usual stalwart of Robbie Keane’s side in their 4-1 defeat of NK Celje in the first leg of their Conference League qualifying campaign, but Maccabi Tel Aviv announced after the final whistle that the 23-year-old goalkeeper would be leaving the club.
“In the coming days we will say goodbye to Daniel Peretz, our valued goalkeeper and friend,” the Israelis quoted club boss Mitch Goldhar as saying on their club website. “We are sad to see Daniel go, but we are also proud in many ways and wish him and his new club, FC Bayern Munich, every success in all their endeavours in the years to come. “
The Israelis did not give any details about the contract. The transfer fee is expected to be in the mid-single-digit millions, while a long-term contract beckons for the player, who is said to have plenty of development potential. Peretz will undergo his medical check with FC Bayern on Friday or Saturday, after which the record champions are expected to make the transfer official.
In any case, Peretz played his 106th game for Maccabi against Celje – and it was probably his last. Peretz came through all the youth teams in Tel Aviv and is a fan favourite for that reason, but he is also held in high esteem because of his personality, as Goldhar stressed: “His sporting qualities are only surpassed by his personal character.
A man for the future
In Munich, Peretz, who also has a German passport, is expected to fill the gap that opened up after Yann Sommer’s move to Inter Milan. There has been no official statement from FC Bayern as yet. Peretz, who made a name for himself not least at the U-21 European Championship in Georgia. Among other things, he saved two penalties against Germany (1:1).
However, the 1.90 metre tall Peretz will most likely have to take his place behind Sven Ulreich (35), who is currently Bayern’s number one due to the injury to Manuel Neuer (37).