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More than just a rumor! Bayern jewel to Sturm?

According to the German Bild newspaper, Austria's double winners Sturm are strengthening their squad with a Bayern Munich jewel. The 19-year-old Croatian Lovro Zvonarek is set to sign a loan contract in Graz soon, according to the tabloid. 

According to "Bild", the club and player have already reached an agreement and the contract should be signed soon. Zvonarek, who has a professional contract with Bayern until 2027, is to be loaned out for one year, but Sturm would not have an option to buy him.

Sturm, who can always throw the "treat" of a Champions League spot into the contract negotiations, are said to have prevailed over some well-known international competition in the race for the attacking midfielder. Zvonarek, who played mainly in the Bavarian regional league, made five appearances for the Bayern professionals. On his debut in the starting eleven against Wolfsburg last May, the jewel with a market value of three million scored after just four minutes in the Allianz Arena.