Niklas Süle and the supposedly excessive weight: The discussions about the central defender’s fitness, which already existed at FC Bayern, continue even after the 27-year-old’s move to Borussia Dortmund. Now Süle’s advisor has revealed that his client’s desire for fast food was even an issue in the negotiations with BVB.
Does Niklas Süle have too much on his hips? This accusation was recently made in a column in “kicker”, and “Bild” expert Alfred Draxler also spoke of the “overweight” of the German international. Süle also felt that the whole thing was no coincidence during the exchange with Borussia Dortmund, when he negotiated the later change to BVB at the beginning of 2022.
“When we had our final meeting with those responsible at Borussia Dortmund in January of this year, the question was actually asked: ‘Niklas, people say that you like to eat a hamburger or maybe drink a beer’.” , Süle consultant Volker Struth gave an insight to “Bild”.
Niklas Süle has been playing at BVB since the summer
His protégé “honestly answered yes,” added Struth, citing the defender’s words: “‘Yes, I’ll do it. Just like some other players might do.'”
Agent: Give Süle the necessary time at BVB!
Süle is said to have added: “And with me you can see the two kilos that I weigh more, too.”
For Struth, the whole discussion about the 27-year-old is actually irrelevant. “At the end of the day it’s important that the player performs,” said the player’s agent.
Süle has only been in Dortmund for a few weeks. “Now give the whole thing a little time. I’m quite sure that Niklas Süle will have a good season at Borussia Dortmund and will also play a good World Cup,” said Struth.
BVB sports director Sebastian Kehl also tried recently not to hang the discussions too high. “I don’t think it’s okay with Niklas that the topic is being reopened. The topic has been going on for the last few days. We should put a check on it,” said Kehl.
Süle switched from FC Bayern to the Black and Yellows on June 1 on a free transfer, but struggled with a muscle injury at the start of the season and has therefore only made four rather short appearances so far.