The confirmation of the departure of midfielder Mario Gotze will be greeted with disappointed by the Borussia Dortmund fans, who saw their prodigal playmaker develop from a youth product to one of the hottest properties in the continent.
The 20 year-old has had an incredible season so far, having scored 16 goals in 42 appearances in all competitions. The midfielder’s ability to play in a variety of positions on the pitch is complimented by his superb dribbling skills, electric pace and enviable creativity. His ability to carve out an assist at any point in the match makes him a constant threat for opposing defenders. He is being regarded as one of the greatest prospects to have graced German football in recent years.
Although Borussia Dortmund failed to defend the Bundesliga crown this season, the club has managed to advance as far as the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League, where it will face Spanish giants Real Madrid tonight.
This makes Dortmund, casually, one of the four top clubs in Europe, and Gotze’s role has been vital in the club’s ascent to this position. Mario Gotze has also helped the club lift two Bundesliga titles in two consecutive seasons, and has also won a DFB-Pokal trophy with the club in 2012.
Recently, the club has confirmed that the mercurial midfielder will be moving to current Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich for a fee of £32million at the end of the season. This will make Goetze the most expensive German player of all time.
The midfielder’s desire to move to Munich has been, as is widely believed, fuelled by his wish to play under next season’s manager Pep Guardiola, the Spanish manager who was instrumental in raising Barcelona to the stature it is famous for today. Guardiola’s willingness to groom young players into world-class competitors is secret to none, and Mario Goetze wants to take this opportunity and refine his career even further.
The news has come at a time when the focus of manager Jurgen Klopp will be fixed on the semi-final tie ahead, as Dortmund looks to chase only its second UEFA Champions League title. The news is likely to unsettle the mood in the German camp, with the media already buzzing with news of then transfer. Klopp will face a hard time maintaining his focus in these circumstances, but his determination to win it big for his club might come to his aid.
Klopp can take lessons from the recent past where the departures of other star players such as Shinji Kagawa to Manchester United and Nuri Sahin to Real Madrid did not dent the club’s progress as was expected. The money that Borussia Dortmund will get from the deal can be used to further strengthen the squad so that a decent challenge can be posed next season against league champions Bayern Munich.
In Mario Gotze Dortmund have certainly lost a star in the making who would have greatly benefited Die Borussen in their quest to be among the best teams in Europe. Not is he just an exceptional attacking asset who has the ability to terrorise defences with his pace and skill, he also has a terrific work ethic and contributes towards his defensive duties as well. Dortmund, in Mario Gotze verily lose a game changer and a player they could have centred the team around.
However Dortmund fans should have full confidence in their manager Jurgen Klopp who has been unfazed by his star players leaving the club. Dortmund have in the past managed to deal with such setbacks, and one can expect Klopp to work his magic yet again for the club.
Although Borussia Dortmund failed to defend the Bundesliga crown this season, the club has managed to advance as far as the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League, where it will face Spanish giants Real Madrid tonight.
This makes Dortmund, casually, one of the four top clubs in Europe, and Gotze’s role has been vital in the club’s ascent to this position. Mario Gotze has also helped the club lift two Bundesliga titles in two consecutive seasons, and has also won a DFB-Pokal trophy with the club in 2012.
Recently, the club has confirmed that the mercurial midfielder will be moving to current Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich for a fee of £32million at the end of the season. This will make Goetze the most expensive German player of all time.
The midfielder’s desire to move to Munich has been, as is widely believed, fuelled by his wish to play under next season’s manager Pep Guardiola, the Spanish manager who was instrumental in raising Barcelona to the stature it is famous for today. Guardiola’s willingness to groom young players into world-class competitors is secret to none, and Mario Goetze wants to take this opportunity and refine his career even further.
The news has come at a time when the focus of manager Jurgen Klopp will be fixed on the semi-final tie ahead, as Dortmund looks to chase only its second UEFA Champions League title. The news is likely to unsettle the mood in the German camp, with the media already buzzing with news of then transfer. Klopp will face a hard time maintaining his focus in these circumstances, but his determination to win it big for his club might come to his aid.
Klopp can take lessons from the recent past where the departures of other star players such as Shinji Kagawa to Manchester United and Nuri Sahin to Real Madrid did not dent the club’s progress as was expected. The money that Borussia Dortmund will get from the deal can be used to further strengthen the squad so that a decent challenge can be posed next season against league champions Bayern Munich.
In Mario Gotze Dortmund have certainly lost a star in the making who would have greatly benefited Die Borussen in their quest to be among the best teams in Europe. Not is he just an exceptional attacking asset who has the ability to terrorise defences with his pace and skill, he also has a terrific work ethic and contributes towards his defensive duties as well. Dortmund, in Mario Gotze verily lose a game changer and a player they could have centred the team around.
However Dortmund fans should have full confidence in their manager Jurgen Klopp who has been unfazed by his star players leaving the club. Dortmund have in the past managed to deal with such setbacks, and one can expect Klopp to work his magic yet again for the club.
