Augsburg's Benjamin Weber comments on Kömür and Claude-Maurice transfer interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Augsburg sporting director Benjamin Weber addressed the potential exits of attackers Mert Kömür and Alexis Claude-Maurice amid reports of interest from other clubs. Kömür, who has started 16 matches this season, is reportedly eyeing a summer move, with Club Brugge emerging as a likely destination. Claude-Maurice has drawn interest from clubs in France following his five goals and four assists last season. Both players, while seeing potential opportunities, are noted to be happy at Augsburg currently. Weber indicated that discussions surrounding player transfers may be limited during the ongoing World Cup, though both remain integral to the club's plans for next season.
- •Weber acknowledges big market interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice
- •Kömür is under contract until 2029, while Claude-Maurice has one year left
- •Kömür may move to Club Brugge if he departs
- •Weber emphasizes both players' happiness at Augsburg
- •Transfer market is quieter due to the World Cup
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk
"German media have suggested that Mert Kömür is targeting a summer move away from FC Augsburg in search of more regular playing time after starting 16 of the 33 Bundesliga matches he was available fo...
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