Borussia Mönchengladbach: Julian Weigl hopes for a World Cup ticket for the DFB team

Hopes to stay at Borussia

Julian Weigl is hoping for a nomination for the World Cup in Qatar. The 27-year-old from Borussia Mönchengladbach said in an interview with “Kicker” that he knew he wasn’t one of the seeded players, but he really hopes to be there. “After all, when I went back to the Bundesliga, it was important to be more visible again in Germany, also in relation to the national team,” emphasized Weigl. And further: “A World Cup is something really, really big and I would like to be part of a successful World Cup story.”

National coach Hansi Flick wants to announce his squad for the final tournament from November 20th to December 18th after the upcoming Bundesliga matchday on Thursday. Weigl is said to be on the provisional World Cup list reported to FIFA.

Weigl is tied to Benfica Lisbon until 2024 and is loaned to Mönchengladbach for the current season. According to his own statement, he made a conscious decision to choose the “foals”. “I am now of an age where I would like to take on even more responsibility with my experience,” said the midfielder, who has played six international matches for the DFB team so far. “I see the opportunity here. The talks with those responsible grabbed me right from the start.”

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The Bundesliga has always “very irritated” him from a sporting point of view, says Weigl. “I was always interested in the Bundesliga, I wanted to be an active part of it again. So Mönchengladbach was a perfect fit for all of us.” His return from Portugal is “definitely” not a setback either. “So far, all my transfers have helped me progress. Whether from 1860 Munich to Dortmund or from there to Lisbon. Even then there were a few people who thought I would disappear from view in Portugal – instead I matured again, competed in the Champions League and played my way back into the national team. Gladbach is the right place for me and I want to be part of the upheaval.”

Weigl would like to stay longer at Borussia Mönchengladbach

New coach Daniel Farke also played a “big” role in the decision. “I already knew him from Dortmund, even though I only played one game under him for the U23s when I came back from a long injury break. At that time I was able to get an insight into how he works and what he demands of his players. Even when he was in Norwich, there was always contact. For example, I remember that he congratulated me on my national team nomination last March. So there was a connection that was ultimately important for making the change,” said the midfielder.

If it were up to him, Weigl would like to stay longer in Mönchengladbach, because he aims to take on more responsibility and grow into a leadership role. “The desire for continuity is there and I made a conscious decision to join Borussia in the summer. I see what the club is up to and I want to be part of it. It was clear to me from the start: I would only switch to a club for a year that I felt comfortable with and that I could imagine staying at,” explained Weigl.

He is willing to make financial concessions for this. “I think that with the loan I have shown absolute commitment that I really want to do Gladbach and that I don’t care about the last euro.” “If everyone wants it, you have to look at how it could be implemented in the future,” says Weigl.

Should it go back to Lisbon, Weigl doesn’t see any problems with coach Roger Schmidt there. “Much has been written, much has been said. We were said to have a conflict that wasn’t there,” Weigl explained, explaining that it wasn’t “that extreme” at all. “We had a good relationship from the start and were very open and honest with each other. I knew the attitude that the club wanted to change something in midfield. But Roger Schmidt also told me that if I stayed, I would get my chance. We are in regular contact now. I’m still a Benfica player too. He’s happy that I got here safely. And I also congratulated him on his good start. I have zero grudges. I wholeheartedly wish him and Benfica success.”

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