Blues ‘counter’ Freo’s $3m deal for young gun Adam CerraBen Waterworth
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April 14th, 2021 Carlton has reportedly countered Fremantle’s “significant offer” to emerging midfielder Adam Cerra, who remains a high-priority signing for the WA club.
It was widely reported last month Freo had offered the out-of-contract Cerra, 21, a four-year deal to stay at the club until at least the end of 2025.
But Cerra, who’s averaging a career-high 23.5 disposals this season, said days later he was in “no rush” to make a call on his footy future, insisting he wanted to keep his football focus short-term rather than look too far ahead.
Speaking on SEN WA Drive on Tuesday, veteran footy journalist Kim Hagdorn reported the deal the Dockers had tabled was around $3 million, but added the Blues had also lodged their interest.
“I’m hearing that it’s a significant offer,” Hagdorn told SEN WA of Fremantle’s offer.
“Adam Cerra is a primary signing amongst about 20 Fremantle players, including David Mundy, out of contract at the end of this season.
“Adam Cerra has been offered something like about $3 million over four seasons with Fremantle, but it seems as though Carlton have countered that with an offer at close to $3 million – it’s not as good as Fremantle’s offer of $3 million bucks, so $750,000 a year over those four years. Carlton have Adam Cerra in their sights at about $2.7 million, $2.8 million for four years.
“Now, that might depend on if they can wriggle a bit more if Patrick Cripps doesn’t stay with Carlton, for instance – and that’s going to blossom throughout this season.”
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