Sporting Braga Signs Bosnian Midfielder Denis Huseinbasic on Free Transfer
Portuguese Primeira Liga club Sporting Braga officially signed Bosnian international midfielder Denis Huseinbasic on a free transfer from German Bundesliga side FC Cologne. The 24-year-old, who made 107 appearances for Cologne, signed a five-year contract until 2031 with a €40 million release clause. Cologne retains a 20% sell-on clause. Huseinbasic, born in Germany, has seven senior caps for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The move strengthens Braga’s midfield amid player departures.
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Huseinbasic: 'Vicens' philosophy suits me very well'
Denis Huseinbasic, a 24-year-old Bosnian international midfielder, was announced as a new signing for Portuguese club Sp. Braga on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, signing a contract until 2031. In his first interview with the club's media, Huseinbasic expressed confidence in fitting into coach Carlos Vicens' possession-based style of play, stating that the philosophy suits him well. He described himself as a technical box-to-box player capable of scoring, assisting, and defending tirelessly for 90 minutes. The player also revealed a lighthearted moment where he surprised his former Cologne teammate Bright Arrey-Mbi, now at Braga, by sending a photo of the locker room to confirm the transfer. The article is published by Record Portugal.
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Portuguese Primeira Liga club Braga officially announced the signing of Bosnian international midfielder Denis Huseinbasic on a free transfer from German Bundesliga club Cologne. The 24-year-old has signed a five-year contract until 2031, with a €40 million release clause, and will wear the number 23 jersey. Cologne retains a 20% sell-on clause. Huseinbasic, who grew up in the German football system and played for Darmstadt, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Kickers Offenbach, joined Cologne in 2022/23 and made 107 Bundesliga appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 7 assists. He represented Germany's U21 team five times but chose to play for Bosnia and Herzegovina, making his senior debut against England on June 3, 2024, and earning 7 caps. He has passed his medical and will join the squad for preseason preparations starting June 22 under head coach Carlos Vicente.
虎扑 - 足球Denis Huseinbasic Transfers from 1. FC Köln to Sporting Braga
1. FC Köln and midfielder Denis Huseinbasic have mutually agreed to terminate his contract effective immediately, with the 24-year-old joining Portuguese club Sporting Braga. The announcement was made by the Bundesliga club on Wednesday. Huseinbasic, who had been with Köln since 2022, will now continue his career in Portugal's Primeira Liga. The transfer marks a fresh start for the player after his time in the cathedral city.
kicker Fußball NewsOfficial: Denis Huseinbasic joins Sporting Braga as a reinforcement
Sporting Braga has officially announced the signing of Bosnian international midfielder Denis Huseinbasic on a free transfer from German club Cologne. The 24-year-old, who was born in Germany but represents Bosnia-Herzegovina at the international level, has signed a contract with the Portuguese club until 2031. As part of the deal, Cologne retains 20% of any future transfer fee for the player. Huseinbasic will wear the number 23 shirt and his contract includes a €40 million release clause. The transfer was anticipated by Record prior to the official announcement. This signing is part of Braga's ongoing squad reinforcement efforts during the 2026 summer transfer window.
RecordDenis Huseinbasic Close to Joining Sporting Braga as Contract at Cologne Nears End
Sporting Braga is on the verge of signing Bosnian midfielder Denis Huseinbasic from German club Cologne, according to a report from Record Portugal, which confirms initial information from German Sky Sports. The 23-year-old is entering the final year of his contract with Cologne, a factor that has facilitated the potential transfer. The deal was previously pursued but did not materialize in the summer of 2025. Huseinbasic, a Bosnian international, is expected to bolster Braga's midfield. The article notes that while the transfer is not yet officially closed, it is very close to completion, with details of the move to the Minho region being finalized.
RecordSp. Braga Nears Deal for Bosnian International Midfielder Denis Huseinbasic
Portuguese Primeira Liga club Sporting Braga (Sp. Braga) is close to signing Bosnian international midfielder Denis Huseinbasic from German Bundesliga side FC Cologne, according to German outlet Sky Sports. The 24-year-old, born in Germany, has represented Bosnia and Herzegovina at senior level. The transfer is expected to be a permanent deal for a reduced fee, with Cologne securing a significant percentage of any future sale. Huseinbasic was entering the final year of his contract with Cologne, where he played 107 matches over four seasons, scoring eight goals and providing seven assists. The move would make Huseinbasic Sp. Braga's second reinforcement for the 2026/27 season, following Diogo Travassos. The club is strengthening its midfield due to the impending departures of Gabriel Moscardo (end of loan) and Florian Grillitsch, who has a free-transfer clause and will represent Austria at the 2026 World Cup.
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