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According to Polish media Meczyki, Sparta Prague is set to sign Jonatan Braut Brunes, the cousin of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, from Polish club Raków Częstochowa for a fee exceeding six million euros. This would be the largest transfer in Sparta Prague's history. Brunes, 25, is coming off a prolific season with 26 goals in 49 matches. The transfer comes just before Sparta Prague faces Olympique Lyonnais in the third qualifying round of the Champions League. The first leg is scheduled for August 4 or 5, with the return leg on August 11. Lyon finished fourth in Ligue 1 last season and must navigate the preliminary rounds to reach the group stage.
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Fourth-placed finishers in Ligue 1, Olympique Lyonnais must navigate the preliminary rounds of the Champions League to reach the group stage. In the third qualifying round, Les Gones will face Sparta Prague, with the first leg scheduled for August 4 or 5 and the return leg on August 11.
For this crucial tie, the Czech side will be bolstered by a significant attacking reinforcement.
According to Polish media outlet Meczyki, Jonatan Braut Brunes (25) is set to join Sparta Prague from Polish club Raków Częstochowa. The transfer is valued at over six million euros, which would make it the most expensive signing in the history of the Czech club.
Brunes, who is the cousin of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, is coming off an impressive season in which he scored 26 goals in 49 matches.
Published: 07/23/2026 — 17:50 Updated: 07/23/2026 — 17:51
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