Don't know if his story is true but as of 2020, 66% of childen in cameroun (where Moukoko was born) didn't have a birth certificate.I wonder. Did you validate each of these yourself to confirm your reasoning?
I imagine most would be unlikely to supply a birth certificate to some random tourist having a walk up to them and demanding one.
But I also think this would only make sense if he really performs that well. So far his actual performances in the Bundesliga are not better than what the other options do. But I do hope that this will improve during the season, at least it looks like he will rotate a bit with Haaland and Malen for two spots in Dortmunds team, so he should get minutes.Given how few good strikers we have in the national team I feel like a promotion to the first team asap wouldn't hurt.
But I also think this would only make sense if he really performs that well. So far his actual performances in the Bundesliga are not better than what the other options do. But I do hope that this will improve during the season, at least it looks like he will rotate a bit with Haaland and Malen for two spots in Dortmunds team, so he should get minutes.
Musiala had his first game for the national team in his early 18eens, so not much older than Moukoko is right now. I'm not suggesting he should be an immediate starter, just invite him for a couple of qualification games and get him a couple of sub games. I think it's always worth it to introduce major talents to the national team at an early age.The lad already faces a mountain of pressure, a premature promotion to Die Mannschaft, before he's even established himself in Bundesliga, is the last thing he needs.
I don't think those two compare, because Moukoko has been getting irresponsible amounts of nation wide attention and expectations since he was 12. The fact that you're demanding him to get a call up with a grand total of three goals and about 600 minutes played at senior level to his name speaks to that. I doubt it's going to help him when he gets an invite with insane expectations, when he's clearly not ready to play such a role.Musiala had his first game for the national team in his early 18eens, so not much older than Moukoko is right now. I'm not suggesting he should be an immediate starter, just invite him for a couple of qualification games and get him a couple of sub games. I think it's always worth it to introduce major talents to the national team at an early age.
Exactly. Let's just hope he has a decent season at Dortmund and let him lead the line of the German U21, that should be absolutely enough for the next 10 months/this season. If everything goes well for him than there is still enough time to make him part of the national team ahead of the world cup.I don't think those two compare, because Moukoko has been getting irresponsible amounts of nation wide attention and expectations since he was 12. The fact that you're demanding him to get a call up with a grand total of three goals and about 600 minutes played at senior level to his name speaks to that. I doubt it's going to help him when he gets an invite with insane expectations, when he's clearly not ready to play such a role.
Way too early to speculate about a transfer for him.We should wait to see how Sancho does here before deciding to buy any more players from Dortmund.
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And Dortmund apparently getting another young forward in Adeyemi, might be tike for Moukoko to go out on loan.124 minutes in 9 matches in the Bundesliga, 20 minutes in the Champions League, 45 minutes in the Europa League...
I think they've realized he isn't as good as they thought he was.And Dortmund apparently getting another young forward in Adeyemi, might be tike for Moukoko to go out on loan.
To be fair we should acknowledge that Moukoko was quite unlucky that he picked up several little injuries during the last year, which had an impact on his playing time. He was at least subbed on and got a few minutes when he was fit.And Dortmund apparently getting another young forward in Adeyemi, might be tike for Moukoko to go out on loan.
Weird if Dortmund loan out their supposed top prospects. They're supposed to be the nursery ground for these type of players, even when they recruit a few more from outside.And Dortmund apparently getting another young forward in Adeyemi, might be tike for Moukoko to go out on loan.
Or they understand that its obvious one precocious young player with injury issues alone could not possibly fill the departing Halaand's shoesI think they've realized he isn't as good as they thought he was.
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Actually a German journalist got the "real birth certificate" from his "father" with a birth date July 17th 2000 in September 2022 with the name Youssoufa Mohamadou - but Moukoko let the publishing get stopped by a court...Tweet
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Didn't read the article but the tweet is not looking good.
Except it isn't. As the post above yours already mentioned it was discussed in Germany (again) in September when everybody expected him to sign the new contract shortly after his official 18th birthday (which was in December)Bit odd this is all coming out after he refused to sign the contract
It is outside of Germany, where clubs might be interested in his signature.Except it isn't. As the post above yours already mentioned it was discussed in Germany (again) in September when everybody expected him to sign the new contract shortly after his official 18th birthday (which was in December)
Not really. Seems that he has problems with his "father" (or the one that used to be his father). With Yousoufa getting 18 the legal power over him and his contracts and the money ended...Bit odd this is all coming out after he refused to sign the contract
Yes, but saying it's coming out makes it sound like this is news - it isn't, it just started to become interesting outside Germany.It is outside of Germany, where clubs might be interested in his signature.
Even wrist MRI aren't that reliable if applied to an individual case (too many variables).This controversy has been going on for years hasn't it?
I think he should have done a bone age assessment to put an end to the controversy for good.
But maybe he didn't want to give that satisfaction to his critics.
That's my understanding as well and sadly many don't know (or care) about this fact. It's like be asked to do a lie detector test and being told that it's just 60% accurate. Nobody would agree to something like this. Then there is also the element of pride. Let's just say if I was in his situation and the age was real I wouldn't do a test either.Even wrist MRI aren't that reliable if applied to an individual case (too many variables).
I think it matters if you buy an 18 year old prodigy with a 15 year career to share together at a premium but to actually have bought a mediocre 28 year old that is about to start declining in value.This is so bizarre.
Still aside from the legalities of defrauding his contractors it shouldn't matter as long as he plays well.
Well the claim is that he's 22 so not that big of a gap.I think it matters if you buy an 18 year old prodigy with a 15 year career to share together at a premium but to actually have bought a mediocre 28 year old that is about to start declining in value.
It kind of is though. I mean Moukoko is seen as one of the best prospects in European football because he's doing what he's doing at 18. It's not nearly as unique if he's actually 22. This is factored into transfer and contract valuations.Well the claim is that he's 22 so not that big of a gap.
But yeah there will definitely be lawsuits if he actually faked it.
Yes it makes a huge difference. If he's 22 he's really nothing special. But the good news for Dortmund is that the story is likely BS.It kind of is though. I mean Moukoko is seen as one of the best prospects in European football because he's doing what he's doing at 18. It's not nearly as unique if he's actually 22. This is factored into transfer and contract valuations.
If he doesn't extend his contract it doesn't even matter for DortmundYes it makes a huge difference. If he's 22 he's really nothing special. But the good news for Dortmund is that the story is likely BS.
