By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

The numbers behind Pléa’s imminent PSV switch revealed

Eindhovens Dagblad has shed light on the numbers behind Alassane Pléa’s switch from Gladbach to PSV.
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    As reported on Monday, Borussia Mönchengladbach veteran Alassane Pléa is on the verge of joining PSV.

    Dutch outlet Eindhovens Dagblad has now revealed the numbers behind the deal.

    According to their information, PSV will pay a base fee of €3 million, with the agreement also including multiple bonuses worth several hundred thousand euros.

    On Tuesday, PSV also announced the signing of another Bundesliga player, Matej Kovář, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen.

    The Dutch side are also expected to complete the signing of Kiliann Sildillia from Freiburg.

    On the outgoing side, they have sold Malik Tillman to Bayer Leverkusen, while Johan Bakayoko is reportedly close to joining RB Leipzig.

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