Genk seeks exit for Zeqiri amid salary and value gap

Swiss forward Andi Zeqiri faces a sidelined start at Genk as the club weighs a summer move to recover investment.

Genk seeks exit for Zeqiri amid salary and value gap

Back from a loan and training on the margins of Genk’s first team, Andi Zeqiri has been kept away from matchday plans as the club searches for an exit. New coach Thorsten Fink has taken charge since July 1, 2024, and Zeqiri’s future at the Limburg club remains uncertain despite his contract running to 2026. Genk’s management is actively looking for a transfer to avoid losing the investment without a return.

The Zeqiri case highlights how football clubs balance sport with the numbers in the cash flow era. A player who can still contribute on the pitch must also meet wage expectations and market value, a combination that often steers the timing of a move. Genk’s plan seems to be to move him this summer or in the winter window, otherwise the club risks losing value if he leaves on a free. This is not just Zeqiri’s story; it mirrors a broader market where budgets, salaries and risk appetite shape every transfer.

Talent on the field and budget on the balance sheet are moving in parallel. Zeqiri’s next club will need to see beyond the 4 million euro price tag and match his wage demands to justify a deal. In that sense, his career trajectory depends as much on the market as on his form, and that reality is shaping how Genk negotiates.

Highlights

The summer window will test Genk’s willingness to translate potential into a deal that fits the club’s financial frame.