Fulham’s Bernd Leno: Bundesliga return not planned – wants to go to the European Championship as No. 3

Fulham goalkeeper

Goalkeeper Bernd Leno doesn’t expect to be between the posts anywhere other than in England again – at least as things stand. “At the moment I don’t have any plans to go back to the Bundesliga or do anything crazy. I’m still far too fit and too hungry for that. I like it here too much for that, and the Premier League is too cool for me to think about it,” explained the 31-year-old professional, who has been under contract with Fulham FC since August 2022, in a “Sport Bild” interview. -Interview.

Leno moved to the “Cottagers” for 3.6 million euros a year and a half ago, after four seasons at Arsenal. At table 13th. Unlike most recently with the “Gunners”, the veteran is a constant. In 26 competitive games in 2023/24, he has conceded 42 goals and kept six clean sheets. Before his time in England, Leno made 304 appearances for Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

The fact that the focus is not on Germany applies not only to the keeper, but also to the perception on the island in general. “This is the country of the Premier League and no one is really interested in the Bundesliga, neither the English nor the foreigners,” said Leno. Everyone describes the Bundesliga as a “Farmer League”, although Leno himself would rather speak of a “further development league”. Six clubs are represented among the ten most valuable teams in the world: Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City – FC Bayern, in fifth place, is the only German representative.

Also as No. 3: Goalkeeper Bernd Leno wants to join the DFB team via FC Fulham

Leno, who is tied to Fulham until 2027, would want to be in the squad at the home European Championship even without a realistic chance of playing for the national team. He played his last of nine international matches on September 2, 2021 in the European Championship qualifier against Azerbaijan (2-0). “The European Championship in my own country is a big goal for me,” revealed Leno, who, however, wants to hold back on making demands. You can rely on him as a team player. “I also really enjoy going to the European Championships as number three.”

Leno explained that he has a good chance of being nominated as follows: “Our DFB goalkeeping coach Andreas Kronenberg analyzes every game I play. So I’m sure Fulham won’t be a disadvantage for me. I also don’t want to be in the national team because of the nonsense, because I act like a clown or because I’m often on TV in Germany. I want to convince people with my performance. Representing your country is and remains an honor.”

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