Yes but he turned 18 a month ago. There maybe minor stuff to sort out, BVB/Bundesliga fans may know better, but it's slowly feeling like he may leave.I'm sure I read a story (possibly on here) that he was waiting until he turned 18 to sign a new deal as an adult and without family intervention.
He may not start right away here, but if he came here, would be a matter of time imo.He isn't going anywhere. At his age he won't be starting at any of the big clubs.
On the contrary. A talented, ambitious young striker is more than welcome.18 year old that wants guaranteed starting time at a top club. Reminds me of someone.... stay away, stay far away.
Why is it an issue for a player to want to leave to get regular playing time? That's always a good sign of a player. A player willing to just sit on the bench for me is usually not great.18 year old that wants guaranteed starting time at a top club. Reminds me of someone.... stay away, stay far away.
Expecting playing time is a problem, it needs to be earned. I wouldn't like that attitude from a seasoned professional, and definitely not from a kid.Why is it an issue for a player to want to leave to get regular playing time? That's always a good sign of a player. A player willing to just sit on the bench for me is usually not great.
It's not expecting playing time, but you also aren't going to sign somewhere where they tell you your role is to be a bench or reserve player. He wants to play. He wants to go somewhere where they plan to give him playing time. From there, it's on the coach to honor his promise, and the player to perform well enough to keep the playing time. Not sure what the problem is in that?Expecting playing time is a problem, it needs to be earned. I wouldn't like that attitude from a seasoned professional, and definitely not from a kid.
I guess I am from an era where I still think players sign for clubs because they have a love or admiration for that club. But either way I do think it's wrong for an 18 year old to expect playing time. If he was coming through United's academy it could be a couple years before he sees the first team, but expects to start because he comes from somewhere else. I get that the desire to play is good, it's the expectation that I have a problem with. What if United were to sign him, and guarantee him so much playing time, and then he struggles to adapt, which a lot of players from Germany do, can he not be dropped now? Will he throw his toys out of the pram and sign for Juventus?It's not expecting playing time, but you also aren't going to sign somewhere where they tell you your role is to be a bench or reserve player. He wants to play. He wants to go somewhere where they plan to give him playing time. From there, it's on the coach to honor his promise, and the player to perform well enough to keep the playing time. Not sure what the problem is in that?
Pogba was our loss. Not his.I guess I am from an era where I still think players sign for clubs because they have a love or admiration for that club. But either way I do think it's wrong for an 18 year old to expect playing time. If he was coming through United's academy it could be a couple years before he sees the first team, but expects to start because he comes from somewhere else. I get that the desire to play is good, it's the expectation that I have a problem with. What if United were to sign him, and guarantee him so much playing time, and then he struggles to adapt, which a lot of players from Germany do, can he not be dropped now? Will he throw his toys out of the pram and sign for Juventus?
Of course once a player signs it's on him to play well and deserve it. But nobody will sign for a club as a highly rated player, with the expected playing time being a bench player. You want to play. It's always been the case.I guess I am from an era where I still think players sign for clubs because they have a love or admiration for that club. But either way I do think it's wrong for an 18 year old to expect playing time. If he was coming through United's academy it could be a couple years before he sees the first team, but expects to start because he comes from somewhere else. I get that the desire to play is good, it's the expectation that I have a problem with. What if United were to sign him, and guarantee him so much playing time, and then he struggles to adapt, which a lot of players from Germany do, can he not be dropped now? Will he throw his toys out of the pram and sign for Juventus?
It's a valid point, but not really applicable here I think. From the sounds of it the only reason he'd leave Dortmund would be if he feels he won't get enough playing time there and his development stagnates because of it. So if he decides not to renew with Dortmund it makes little sense to move somewhere where his chances to play would be less.Expecting playing time is a problem, it needs to be earned. I wouldn't like that attitude from a seasoned professional, and definitely not from a kid.
To be fair, I can't imagine many scenarios where a player isn't good enough but the club keep him because he loves the club.. Phil Jones aside maybe!I guess I am from an era where I still think players sign for clubs because they have a love or admiration for that club.
Look at Alvarez at City. Thought he had got his big move, and then they sign Haaland. Alvarez is a quality player, but playing a few times a year when Haaland is rested or injured is not going to be very good for his own career.One of the biggest problems with young players moving to the big clubs is that play time question. So if he's making demands on play time I would view that as a negative. Not the type of negative that would make me pass on him but definitely a concern. Fantastic player. Excellent fit for Hagball. But we don't need another striker sulking on the bench when we just got rid of one who did exactly that.
Sesko and Moukoko would be a great pair to bring in. Of the realistic young strikers that are available (not already at a huge club), these are the two I would go for.One year younger than Sesko who was on the radar and considered quite serious target for the summer.
Yeah, Dortmund can give him a big raise, give him a release clause for 35M for any club outside the Bundesliga (legal I think?) in the summer of 2025 say, and everyone wins.He's been good enough so far in Germany that he could be confident to get lots of starts for us up front. We have that space for him. Not many bigger clubs would be able to offer that immediately
Our top scorer this season has 4 goals, he has 6 at 18. Of course he would play
But in the past a lot of the time clubs are able to convince the player to sign a contract and will then sell them a bit after to break away on better terms. That might be the case here where Dortmund get to keep him till the end of the season, or 1 more season and then sell him
Osimhen & Moukoko,mind you we still have to spend money on RB,midfield and if Maguire goes a CB as well.Sesko and Moukoko would be a great pair to bring in. Of the realistic young strikers that are available (not already at a huge club), these are the two I would go for.
Starting above Martial & Rashford? How rude of him!18 year old that wants guaranteed starting time at a top club. Reminds me of someone.... stay away, stay far away.
He's going to go exactly the same way as Jesus. Play second fiddle for a while before he realises he could be the main man at another big club and asks for a transfer. At least Jesus got more playing time as Aguero started to age and be injured more. Haaland is a freak athlete and a couple of months younger than Alvarez.Look at Alvarez at City. Thought he had got his big move, and then they sign Haaland. Alvarez is a quality player, but playing a few times a year when Haaland is rested or injured is not going to be very good for his own career.
Goals so far this season:How good is he?
Thought that had been debunked?Lots of controversy about his heritage, parents and age.
If he has a responsible agent then he will stay and extend his contract with a release clause.He isn't going anywhere. At his age he won't be starting at any of the big clubs.
Officially yes but even that sounded shady. Guess we never knowThought that had been debunked?