Two-sided Battle for Gustavo Puerta

The Colombian midfielder was one of the revelations of the 2026 World Cup.

Javier Parra Peña | 23 Jul 2026 | 00.00
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Two-way battle for Gustavo Puerta
Two-way battle for Gustavo Puerta

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Both Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart have inquired in recent weeks about signing Gustavo Puerta, a 22-year-old midfielder from Racing, to learn about the economic conditions of his transfer. The Colombian is one of the sensations of international football after his outstanding World Cup performance.

The Cantabrian club demands a fee of 20 million euros to authorize the departure of the Colombian international, whose contractual connection at El Sardinero extends until June 2029 following the promotion to LaLiga.

Racing's Requirements and Offers Received by Puerta

Racing's sports management is handling two formal proposals of 16 million euros sent from England and the Portuguese League, as well as an offer from Russia reaching the equivalent of 15 million euros. However, none of these figures meet the requirements of 20 million euros set by the board, so an agreement is not expected in the coming days unless a buyer meets the required valuation.

The player joined the Santander squad in September 2025 and his current market value on Transfermarkt stands at 10.00 million euros. After establishing himself as one of the team's key players during the last season, the player attracted interest from several European leagues following his remarkable performance with the Colombian national team in the recent World Cup.

Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart Showing Interest in the Colombian International

Both Eintracht Frankfurt and VfB Stuttgart have contacted the midfielder's entourage to explore the possibilities of a return to the Bundesliga. Both German clubs have requested details about the midfielder's contract after witnessing his international rise in value.

The midfielder has played 11 matches and scored 1 goal with the Colombian national team, a performance that has increased interest from potential suitors in the summer market. Despite the interest from Germany, Bundesliga teams will have to compete with offers of greater financial power from the Premier League and Portuguese football.

Racing will maintain an inflexible stance not to negotiate the sale for less than 20 million euros during the upcoming transfer windows.

The potential transfer of Gustavo Puerta to the Bundesliga or the Premier League will depend on whether Eintracht Frankfurt, VfB Stuttgart, or any of the international bidders raise their initial proposal to meet the set requirements in Cantabria.

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