There has never been such high praise for FC Bayern professional Leon Goretzka. The national player, who was about to be deported in Munich, dealt with his difficult situation correctly and was therefore a role model for others.
After FC Bayern Munich’s home win against VfL Wolfsburg, coach Vincent Kompany praised match winner Leon Goretzka for his handling of his temporarily difficult situation with the record champions and at the same time declared him a role model for other football professionals.
Kompany: Goretzka “reacted in the right way”
“Leon always worked, was always hungry in training. He reacted in the right way, with his feet, not with words. I would recommend that to every professional,” Kompany said of Goretzka. The 29-year-old stood out as a two-goal scorer in Munich’s 3-2 win in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Goretzka started the season only as a reservist and even a sales candidate. But he wasn’t discouraged and didn’t want to change. “What’s important for me is the opinion within,” said Kompany. “Leon’s story is good for the team. There are also other boys who are in a phase where things aren’t going so well.” Goretzka should be a role model for them.
There is no public commitment to Goretzka’s whereabouts – yet
However, Goretzka has so far waited in vain for a clear, unambiguous commitment to the national player. At least such a long-term commitment has not yet been made public. And so the Bochum native, who also played for FC Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga, has to wait and see whether his future is in Munich or perhaps at another club.
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Source: Blickpunkt Sport January 19, 2025 – 9:45 p.m
