Florian Neuhaus linked with move to 2. Bundesliga side

Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus has been linked with a transfer to 2. Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Neuhaus has been training with Gladbach’s U23s this pre-season as punishment for what’s been labelled as the Mallorca scandal. During the summer, a video emerged of Neuhaus criticising sporting director Roland Virkus.

On the decision to fine and punish Neuhaus, club CEO Stefan Stegemann said:
“Florian Neuhaus’ behaviour and statements are damaging to the club and unacceptable. His words have harmed the club and deeply disappointed those involved. This is incompatible with the values of the club.”

It’s becoming increasingly unlikely that Neuhaus will return to the first team and be able to fix the trust that has been broken.

With this, Fortuna Düsseldorf have their eyes set on an ambitious transfer in order to give Neuhaus a new start in the second division.

However, the biggest hurdle is the player’s current salary. Neuhaus earns around €4m a year at Gladbach, a fee which could be too much for Düsseldorf. However, given the situation, it’s possible for all parties to come to a new agreement.

What’s more, Neuhaus is already familiar with Düsseldorf, having spent a season on loan there in 2017/18.

Neuhaus is worth just €3.5m – A rarity that a player’s transfer fee is lower than his yearly wage.