After the ongoing Mainz fan protests against the friendly between FSV Mainz 05 and Newcastle United scheduled for July, there could be another shock for the FSV fan base. The Sheikh Club has probably kept an eye on Jonathan Burkardt.
Burkardt soon in England? According to a report by The Athletic, Newcastle United may be interested in signing Jonathan Burkardt from FSV Mainz 05. The captain of the German U21 national team should strengthen the Premier League club on the offensive.
Short, compact, clear
Contract runs until 2024: The 22-year-old made his breakthrough to the Bundesliga last season, scoring eleven goals in 34 games for Mainz. Burkardt, whose market value is 17 million euros, still has a contract with Rheinhessen until the summer of 2024.
Mainz fans protest against Newcastle: After the announcement of a test match between Newcastle and Mainz 05 taking place in July, there were violent fan protests. They are calling for the game to be canceled due to the Saudi Arabian ownership structure.
