Rosenborg BK may lose Chiakha if buy‑option isn’t paid
Rosenborg BK has one of its top‑scoring forwards on loan – Amin Chiakha – but coach Freyr Alexandersson warns the club cannot afford to make his stay permanent. The purchase option, set between €4‑5 million (≈ 44‑55 million NOK), exceeds the current cash reserves.
Why is Chiakha vital for Rosenborg?
Chiakha arrived from FC Copenhagen in January on loan and quickly proved a goal‑machine. After a goalless run in his first seven games under former coach Alfred Johansson, he has now netted six goals in the last seven matches. His knack for scoring gives Rosenborg a needed boost in a season where the team sits 10th in the Eliteserien with 15 points from 13 games (4W‑3D‑6L, recent form WWDLL).
What does the coach say about the club’s finances?
Freyr Alexandersson told Adresseavisen he does not recall the exact figure, but it is far beyond what Rosenborg can currently spare. "It’s a larger amount than we have in the cash register today," he said. With the club’s current goal stats – 15 scored, 18 conceded, a –3 goal difference – every investment is scrutinised.
What’s the status of the purchase option?
The Danish site Campo reports the option sits between €4 and €5 million. If Rosenborg cannot raise the funds, they risk losing Chiakha when the loan expires. Meanwhile, his parent club FC Copenhagen remains keen to keep a player whose market value has risen sharply over recent weeks. Rosenborg trails league leaders Bodø/Glimt by 20 points, so losing Chiakha could worsen an already precarious campaign.
What options does Rosenborg have?
The club could try to renegotiate a lower fee, sell other players to free up cash, or extend the loan with a new agreement. At the same time, centre‑back Dino Islamović remains sidelined with injury, making Chiakha’s contributions even more essential for the attack. Rosenborg must decide quickly to avoid losing one of its most effective scorers in the fight for Eliteserien survival.
