You gotta admit Janni Serra hasnt been playing well (at all) this season with the reserves anyway. I wonder whats the plan with Jojo eggestein? His contract ends in 2019, so if he is still struggling to have minutes there, he should be leaving this summer. Werder Bremen wont leave him leave for free.
But even Johannson was used ahead of him, and they have Kruse and Befodil...........I dont see a 4th string striker having significant playing time
I wasn't talking about Serra only, him and all the II and U19 players are behind when teams are buying foreign youth kids for millions. As for him not playing well, he looks to be one of the youngest scorers in the scoring charts and his coach did seem satisfied with his progress. Befodil is pretty bad player and Johannson is injury prone. Although The impression I got was that Eggestein was not going to be used right away. Remember there was no 3rd Liga this past weekend. As that starts again this weekend, can easily seem him back in Bremen II. Bremen also didn't want to loan him out even though there was interest because they thought 3rd Liga is good enough dev for now.
Wintzheimer just turned 19 and Nieland is still only 18 years old. They aren't 20-21, well having breakthroughs is why Kuhn went to Ajax. Better chances there than at a club like RB or Bayern. Although a loan in summer could be more likely. Putaro is already in 2BL so not sure why you are worried about him and it's his 2nd season. Both Reese and Knoll seem headed towards 2BL, transfer market isn't over yet. Warschewski should try to impress in 3rd division before jumping ship this quickly. Daferner on the other hand, with 4 strikers at Freiburg might be better off leaving or getting a loan. Eggestein and Teuchert will get playing time, just need patience. Serra one should wait until after the Summer transfer before being worried about him.
Jojo's contract is an issue. Expiring in 2019 and if he doesnt have chance the 2nd half of the season. Maybe he'll ask for a move this summer, or even leave as a free agent in 2019. Werder Bremen has to do something about it, if this continues, i doubt he'll stay. Tend to think Werder Bremen or himself has to make a decision already. I know Jojo in person, n i think he wants to play regularly at higher level. His favorite club is actually Monchengladbach, where i think actually suits his game. I think Werder bremen have nothing to lose, why are they still hoping Befoldil and Johannson can do a miracle is beyond me. Conclusion, Jojo Eggestein should leave this club. At 19, he should be playing in 1BL if thats not Werder Bremen. Werder Bremen will keep bringining in free agent, veteran strikers. They are mediocre but physically ready, so Eggestein will have to wait season after season. werder Bremen lacks the long-term vision, and thats scary
I think young strikers are difficult in Bundesliga. As teams are always looking for veteran striker in their starting lineup , preferably 24-29 years old. Some teams play with one starting striker, so when will the younger ones get their chances? well 24-29 if lucky
Looks like Cedric Teuchert is back among Schalke's team training after missing last week with a flu. A low likelihood scenario right now based on the types of sources provided, but Fiete Arp is being linked with Tottenham. However, HSV fans on TM feel that Arp will likely leave in the summer (in general) if they are relegated. https://www.transfermarkt.de/jann-fiete-arp-zu-tottenham-hotspur-/thread/forum/154/thread_id/1031335
Robin Koch speaks about his first BL goal and first time playing at the six position. https://www.swr.de/sport/bundesliga...48/did=20976440/nid=1208948/wm4zh9/index.html
well this is interesting instead of going to Ajax U19 like TM and other places assumed. Looks like Kuhn is headed towards Jong Ajax! Nieuwe aankoop Nicolas Kühn neemt een kijkje bij de training. Heeft gister zijn medische keuring gehad. Duits jeugdinternational (18), overgenomen van RB Leipzig, begint in Jong Ajax. pic.twitter.com/xLs0ssvbCi— Daniel Dwarswaard (@DanielDwars) January 16, 2018 it means he's starting in the Jupiler League which is 2nd division Netherlands. So he'll likely make his pro debut, no more youth levels. And the more he impresses the more he could make his 1st division appearance this season. Their next game is Jan 22nd.
Should be a good test for Kuhn to get integrated with the Jong Ajax side right away. That squad is quite competitive and are actually in 3rd place right now in the second division. Better than many regular clubs there. A good portion of players among the Jong Ajax selection are ones who are projected to join the pros in the near future.
any idea of his competition? One thing I read is that one of the reason that Kuhn is coveted besides his skills/pace is that he can play any of the attacking positions. Not restricted to 1 position, more flexible player.
Based on TM, and Jong Ajax's recent formation it looks like Kuhn's direct competition would be Norwegian, Dennis Johnsen and Dutch, Che Nunnely. They're both also wingers and versatile forwards/attacking players.
Official confirmation!!! The Millennium Kid is here! 💫Willkommen, Nicolas Kühn! 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/3vjNN5JSFG— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) January 16, 2018 Meer over de nieuwe spits van #JongAjax ⤵️ https://t.co/dZWrOZ7Dpg— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) January 16, 2018 contract runs to June 2021 and starts immediately.
concerning Kuhn, my feeling was that U19 never made sense as they paid $2+ M for him. He's being propped for the 1st team and Ajax is one of those clubs that is likely to lose some talent. Like for example Younes is out whether Jan or Summer. Players like Kluivert, Neres and Dolberg etc always attract transfer interest and rumors. but another thing is that Kuhn is the youngest Ajax U21 player at 18 years old (turned Jan 1). Every single other teammate is 19-23, with plenty of them turning 20-21 during the 2nd half of the season. If you want the age groups, Kuhn is 2000 while every other teammate excluding keeper is 1996-1998. I'm sure this plays into Kuhn's favor the more he impresses and Ajax 1st team isn't against playing 17-19 years as they constantly do it. and as for the 2021 contract which would make Kuhn 21 years old by the end of it. I bet you he'll only stay 2 and a half years out of 3 and half years. I don't think he'll extend his contract so he'll get sold, get the feeling he's using Ajax as a launching pad which plenty of players seem to do. Of course this depends on him doing well and performing in those 2 years and a half. When he does leave would be nice to see him back in Germany.
friendly game. Endstand 1:2 gegen den @FCSEOUL Tor: Aaron Seydel #VivaKSV18 #KielAhoi pic.twitter.com/IzG4hBodYO— Holstein Kiel (@Holstein_Kiel) January 16, 2018
Dortmund are reportedly now interested in Jonathan Tah, whose current contract with Leverkusen is said to have an exit clause of 25 Mio in the upcoming summer. http://www.fussballtransfers.com/bundesliga/bvb-neuer-innenverteidiger-aus-der-bundesliga_86566
Nikos Zografakis scored in Hertha BSC II's test match win vs Braunschweig. Looks like Boubacar Barry is finally healthy. He joined Werder's senior squad in training today.
Bayern goalkeeper Christian Früchtl is back in individual training for the first time since undergoing surgery last month [Bild] pic.twitter.com/cngPb8YGWV— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) January 16, 2018
I believe he's full German, his name Kuhn is German. Unless his mom isn't but there is no mention that he she isn't German. Look at this story, how the Turkish FA contacted Niklas Sule for thinking his name sounded Turkish. http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/...l_sueles-kuriose-anfrage-aus-der-tuerkei.html It's better for us if he's full German wouldn't want another country trying to get him.
looking through Ajax fan's comments concerning Kuhn. I haven't read any negative ones. The were all positive!!! here's an example. "From what I have heard, this is a very great talent with an unparalleled technique. Barca wanted him, Man City wanted him, Leipizch wanted to give him a contract for 5 years. This may well become a good thing, too early to say. But what I hear is a topper in the making." have to say if that 5 year contract is accurate no wonder he jumped ship. How many of those 5 years would Kuhn have spent on loan to lower German divisions? Pretty sure the likelihood that he would start games for RB next season are nonexistent. In that video interview, Kuhn talks about how if he impresses than he hopes that starting in the summer he'll be part of the main Ajax team. Also depending on how things go this season both for him and the main team, he could still get a couple of 1st team games towards the very very end of the season. If he had stayed at RB by the time he makes it in 1st division for real he'll either be fast approaching 20 or he'll be 20+.
Werder Bremen’s 16 year old Left Back Louis Poznanski has joined Bayern Munich Our U17 national team player, probably the second best Left Back Talent after Gian-luca Itter
ugh, you are so many youth players obsessed with Bayern, RB, and Dortmund. They all have poor records for promotion especially in the last few years. It's like you also mentioned that Herrmann wanted to join Bayern. Do any of these players really think they can breakthrough Bayern? Poznanski had good chances to breakthrough Bremen not a good move. Would say Friedl might be his biggest competitor from the U17-Bayern II. But even then not hard for Bayern to just buy an LB once Alaba either leaves or is done.