Tian Nai Koren (foto: nkmaribor.com)
Maribor faces fierce competition from Club Brugge, PSV, and Salzburg to secure 15-year-old talent Tian Nai Koren. The young starlet could be a multi-million euro loss for the Slovenian club.
Tian Nai Koren, the 15-year-old prodigy and younger son of former Slovenia captain Robert Koren, is attracting significant attention from major European clubs. Despite being just 15, Koren is already playing in older age categories, where his exceptional talent continues to shine. With his 16th birthday approaching in June, the youngster will be eligible to sign his first professional contract, a critical milestone for his career.
Maribor, keen to secure Koren with a contract, faces stiff competition from European giants. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the three most interested clubs are Club Brugge, PSV Eindhoven, and Red Bull Salzburg. These clubs are renowned for developing young talent, which could make them attractive destinations for the Slovenian starlet.
Koren's potential departure could result in a significant financial loss for Maribor, who are eager to keep him within their ranks, either to develop him into a first-team player or to negotiate a lucrative transfer in the future. Securing Koren’s signature is a top priority for Maribor’s new sporting director, Mihael Mikić, who must present a project that aligns with the youngster's ambitions.
The battle for Tian Nai Koren is shaping up to be one of the most critical moments for Maribor's youth development program in recent years.