With astronomical fees being thrown around the transfer market this summer, credit must be given to German giants Bayern Munich for taking one of the hottest young talents in European football to the club for relatively nothing.
While Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial have had eye-watering figures attached to their names, a player who outshone both with his performances at Euro 2016 is moving from one of Europe's biggest clubs to another for an absolute steal, as reported by L'Equipe this morning.
Bayern Munich will pay Juventus the €21m buyout option to sign Kingsley Coman after France winger impressed on loan last season (L'Equipe)
— Matt Spiro (@mattspiro) August 4, 2016
€21million... Euro. Not pounds, Euro.
To put that into perspective, it is roughly the same figure that Bournemouth have paid Liverpool for Jordan Ibe.
Kingsley Coman spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich after it became clear that he was not suited to Antonio Conte's 3-5-2 system, this, coupled with the player's desire to leave, is why Bayern were able to swoop in and agree a loan with an option to buy at such an agreeable price.
Juventus would undoubtedly have gotten more for the former PSG star had the deal been done this summer, but they are likely to not be too upset considering the amount of money coming in for the Pogba deal.
Coman scored 6 goals for Bayern last season but turned heads with his dazzling dribbling skills, particularly in France earlier this summer, and is rated as one of the finest young wingers in Europe, so activating his clause to bring him back was a no-brainer.
What a player, what a deal.
Bayern continue to work wonders in the transfer market, while everyone else seems to be throwing money around in the hopes of striking gold.
To add further context, Leroy Sané - a very talented young winger comparable to Coman - has just joined Manchester City for what could rise to £46.5 million, and Coman would be seen as the more proven player in that regard. It's outstanding business.
