Following his reinstatement, Neuhaus nets for Gladbach, clinching the victory - Following the suspension, Neuhaus secures victory for Gladbach.
In early July 2025, Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus found himself in hot water following the public release of a video showing him mocking the club's sporting director, Roland Virkus, and criticizing his €4 million annual salary. As a result, Neuhaus was fined a six-figure sum and suspended for four weeks.
Neuhaus returned to first-team training with Borussia Mönchengladbach earlier this week, following his suspension period. He publicly apologized for his actions, expressing regret to the club management, fans, and Virkus personally, emphasizing his desire to rebuild trust and contribute fully to the team. The club declared the matter closed and expects him to focus on helping the team achieve its goals going forward.
The incident has had a significant impact on Neuhaus's career. His diminished role at Gladbach and damaged reputation after the "Mallorca scandal" have led to transfer interest from Fortuna Düsseldorf, a 2. Bundesliga club and former loan destination for Neuhaus in 2017/18. However, his high salary demands remain an obstacle in the potential transfer.
The 2024/25 season was a difficult one for Neuhaus, who made just 17 league appearances as a substitute. The transfer could be a solution for all parties given his diminished role at Gladbach and the ongoing impact of the incident on his career.
The match between Borussia Mönchengladbach and FC Brentford, played behind closed doors at Brentford's training ground, resulted in a 2:1 victory for Borussia Mönchengladbach. Robin Hack scored for the team earlier in the match (21'), and Neuhaus scored the winning goal in the 40th minute, marking his return to competitive football.
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In light of his returning to competitive football after a four-week suspension, Neuhaus publicly addressed the Council Directive 76/769/EEC concerning his high salary, emphasizing his need to comply with the laws relating to sporting professionals. In the wake of the Mallorca scandal, Neuhaus's desire to transfer to Fortuna Düsseldorf, a club unaffected by the Directive, may not be feasible due to the persisting impact on his career and his salary demands.
