Gent 
Watford 
CONFIRMED: Birger Verstraete signs for Koln.
Koln beats Watford to sign Birger Verstraete. Gent accepts their €4M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Birger Verstraete moving to Watford.
CONFIRMED: Birger Verstraete signs for Koln
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Watford's pursuit of Birger Verstraete reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 81% probability of the defensive midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Watford has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Birger Verstraete (32).
- Watford has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Birger Verstraete.
- Birger Verstraete is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Watford squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Edo Kayembe)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Edo Kayembe)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Edo Kayembe)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Edo Kayembe)
Alternatives of Watford
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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56.3
73.0
|
Andrey Ivlev | FK Nizjni Novgorod | €1.7M |
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56.3
57.1
|
Jakub Hromada | Iraklis Thessaloniki | €0.1M |
|
56.3
56.3
|
Jay Fulton |
 Swansea
|
€0.5M |
|
56.3
58.7
|
Áron Csongvai |
 St. Etienne
|
€1.2M |
|
56.3
64.1
|
Mario Mitaj |
 Genoa
|
€4.4M |
|
56.3
56.3
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Giulio Maggiore |
 Bari 1908
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€0.3M |
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56.2
57.2
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Hannes Van Der Bruggen |
 Cercle Brugge
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€0.2M |
|
56.2
60.6
|
Ryan Fosso |
 Standard
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€1.8M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuyoshi Watanabe | 21-07-2025 | Report | |
| Ahmed Abdullahi | 30-08-2024 | Report | |
| Matías Fernández-Pardo | 19-08-2024 | Report | |
| Gift Orban | 24-10-2023 | Report | |
| Salih Uçan | 07-08-2023 | Report | |
| Sory Kaba | 06-08-2023 | Report | |
| Xavier Mbuyamba | 16-05-2023 | Report | |
| Ryan Porteous | 26-01-2023 | Report |
Birger Verstraete
DM, M (C)
Skill: 54.3
Pot: 54.3
Team
OH
OH
Contracted Until
30 Jun 27
ETV
€0.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€0.4M – €0.6M
Who is Birger Verstraete?
Birger Verstraete (BEL) is a a holding midfielder and currently plays for OH. Birger Verstraete is 32 years old (1994/04/16). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 66. Birger Verstraete has also been used as a box to box midfielder and as a ball winning midfielder.
Birger Verstraete's current transfer value is between €0.4M and €0.6M. His last transfer was from Antwerp to Aris in 2023.
Birger Verstraete latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
