€25m Gamble : Norwich City Set To Get €25m Borja Sainz: A Game-Changer in the Making?
Norwich City forward Borja Sainz is garnering attention from Spanish club Girona, who are currently competing in the Champions League.
According to Fichajes, Girona has added Sainz to their list of potential transfer targets. The team is currently seventh in La Liga and is aiming to secure a spot in European competition for the next season, with Mallorca and Villarreal in their sights.
When Sainz, aged just 22, joined Norwich ahead of the 2023/24 season, there was a lot of anticipation. After a solid first year, he has continued to impress and has taken his game to the next level in his second season.
Signed from Turkish club Giresunspor, Sainz was a relatively low-profile addition, but his early performances have indicated he could be a crucial part of Norwich’s promotion push this season under manager Johannes Hoff Thorup. He has become a key player for the team and showcased plenty of talent this term.
As reported by FotMob, Sainz leads the league in goal contributions after 26 matches, surpassing Finn Azaz by one. This impressive form is likely to attract further interest in the player, who has yet to reach his full potential.
Girona eye Borja Sainz swoop
Norwich City are once again positioning themselves as play-off contenders, but holding onto Borja Sainz could be crucial for maintaining their promotion push throughout the season. The club has a history of nurturing young talent at Carrow Road, and Sainz appears to be the next player to shine.
Given his age, skill set, and current role as a key player, Norwich is likely to demand a substantial fee for Sainz, whether it’s in the upcoming summer transfer window or if a suitable offer comes in January.
According to Fichajes, Spanish club Girona is reportedly interested in signing him, with a price tag expected to range between €20-25 million for a potential deal, either this month or during the summer.
This highlights the smart investment Norwich made in bringing him in, as his raw potential and promise are now translating into tangible contributions. As a result, his impressive performances have attracted significant attention, including earlier reports linking him with a move to Athletic Club, who are also said to be monitoring the former Real Zaragoza player.
Borja Sainz’s development
According to Transfermarkt, Borja Sainz contributed to 10 goals in 41 appearances across all competitions last season for a team that reached the play-offs. His first season was expected to be one of gradual adjustment, but he has certainly justified the optimism that surrounded his arrival as the campaign progressed.
Sainz has evolved into a key figure on Norwich’s left wing, showcasing his creativity, ball-carrying ability, and goal-scoring threat. He has already amassed 19 goal contributions in all competitions this season. While his pace and dribbling were useful attacking tools, he’s now providing even more in terms of output, comfortably cutting inside to challenge the box or staying wide to offer creativity, especially in transition.
One of his standout moments this season was scoring a hat-trick against Derby County. At just 23, the winger is still developing, and Norwich fans are convinced he has the potential to become one of the league’s top players, if he isn’t already. This makes his suspension all the more impactful, especially given how he has tormented defenders in recent months.
Sainz has been handed a six-match suspension after admitting to spitting at Sunderland’s Chris Mepham in December. The Championship’s leading scorer has also been fined £12,000 by the Football Association for the incident that occurred at the Stadium of Light.
