Dzeko looks set for Wolfsburg stay

01 June 2010 11:43
Wolfsburg have said striker Edin Dzeko will remain at the German side next season after the club received no offer matching his release clause.[LNB] Dzeko has been touted as a possible big-money transfer to one of Europe's big names, with the likes of Manchester United and neighbours City both believed to be interested in capturing his services.[LNB]The highly-rated Bosnian netted 22 goals in 34 Bundesliga outings last season and was free to leave the Volkswagen Arena on Monday had a release clause in his contract been met.[LNB]No offer for the 40million euros (£35million) fee was forthcoming, though, and Wolfsburg sporting director Dieter Hoeness revealed the 24-year-old would be staying put.[LNB]The news will come as a huge boost to new Wolves coach Steve McClaren, who had described the front man as "immensely important" to his side's cause ahead of the new season.[LNB]McClaren has been charged with reversing the club's fortunes next term after a disappointing eighth-placed finish last time out.[LNB]The ambitious outfit are looking to challenge for honours at the top of the table after winning the title in 2009 and Hoeness said in a statement: "The conditions have not been met. [LNB]"We are very pleased that the period of uncertainty is over. He is a player of huge quality who would have been very difficult for us to replace."

Source: Team_Talk