Ibrahim Maza, an 18-year-old attacking midfielder at Hertha Berlin, faced a potentially career-ending setback when he suffered a meniscus injury shortly after breaking into the first team.
However, he defied the odds and made a remarkable recovery, returning to the pitch towards the end of the season and becoming an integral player in just 13 Bundesliga 2 games, contributing three goal involvements.
Maza’s impressive form has caught the attention of multiple Premier League clubs, including West Ham United, Brighton, Brentford, Leicester, RB Leipzig, Augsburg, and Union Berlin. West Ham is reportedly willing to make a €10 million bid to test the waters, despite the youngster’s limited experience.
While Maza’s potential is undeniable, his injury history and lack of game time make him a risky investment. However, signing him for a relatively low fee of €10 million and loaning him out for a season or two could be a shrewd move, allowing him to develop and potentially yielding significant returns on investment.
The interest in Maza highlights the talent and potential he possesses, and it remains to be seen which club will take the leap of faith and sign him. With minimal risk involved, it’s likely that one of the interested clubs will make a move for the young German midfielder.