Manuel Neuer has given teenage starlet Youssoufa Moukoko a not-so-subtle switch nudge because the Borussia Dortmund striker says he’s glad on the membership.
- Moukoko provides a switch replace
- Neuer suggests he joins Bayern
- Teenager turns 18 on Sunday
WHAT HAPPENED? Moukoko, 17, is having fun with an excellent season at Borussia Dortmund and has attracted important consideration from round Europe together with his contract expiring in the summertime. A number of elite golf equipment are mentioned to be monitoring the younger expertise, and worldwide team-mate Neuer has tried to get him to make the swap to arch rivals Bayern Munich.
WHAT HE SAID: Whereas attending a press convention earlier than his nation’s opening recreation on the World Cup, Moukoko was requested about his contract scenario, to which he replied: “I really feel very comfy in Dortmund, I can really feel the coach’s belief. In the long run you may discover out whether or not I am staying or not.”
Neuer, who was additionally in attendance, leaned over in the direction of the teenager and mentioned very clearly: “Come to Bayern!” to which Moukoko smiled.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Moukoko has scored six occasions and registered 4 assists in 14 appearances within the Bundesliga this season. He has performed as soon as for the German nationwide workforce, making his debut simply 4 days earlier than the beginning of the match in opposition to Oman.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MOUKOKO? Hansi Flick has a range dilemma on his fingers with no person actually securing the striker spot within the German aspect. Moukoko may discover himself main the road for his nationwide workforce simply three days after turning 18 as they face Japan of their opening recreation of the World Cup on November 23.