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**Alassane Plea Departs Borussia Mönchengladbach for PSV Eindhoven**
After seven years of service, Alassane Plea has bid farewell to Borussia Mönchengladbach as he completes a move to PSV Eindhoven. The French forward, who joined the German club from Nice in 2018, leaves as one of the longest-serving professionals at Borussia Mönchengladbach, with only Nico Elvedi, Florian Neuhaus, Moritz Nicolas, and Tobias Sippel having been part of the first team for longer.
Plea's departure will save Borussia Mönchengladbach around 4.5 million euros in salary. The transfer fee for his move to PSV Eindhoven is currently being discussed, with reports suggesting it could be around €3 million, according to Transfermarkt, or approximately €4 million, as suggested by *kicker*.
During his time at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Plea played a total of 236 games, scoring 68 goals and providing 53 assists. His most memorable moment came in the 2019/20 season, when he helped the team qualify for the Champions League. Plea's departure marks the end of an era for Borussia Mönchengladbach, as they lose one of their most influential players.
Plea, who is 32 years old, expressed gratitude for his time at Borussia Mönchengladbach, calling it a fantastic club that he learned to love. He also expressed a desire to take on a new sporting challenge. Roland Virkus, Borussia's sporting director, made a statement about Plea's departure, saying, "We would like to thank Alassane for his commitment and achievements. We wish him all the best for his future at PSV Eindhoven."
Plea will wear the number 14 jersey at PSV Eindhoven, a number he has worn for a long time as a fan of Thierry Henry. Across his career, Plea has scored 116 goals and provided 77 assists. He has played 209 matches in the Bundesliga, 119 matches in Ligue 1, and eleven matches in the UEFA Champions League.
This transfer marks a new chapter in Plea's career, as he embarks on a new sporting challenge with PSV Eindhoven. The information for this article was sourced from dpa/luz. Plea's only international match for France was on November 20, 2018, in a 1:0 win against Uruguay.
As Alassane Plea embarks on a new chapter in his career with PSV Eindhoven, he leaves behind memorable moments at Borussia Mönchengladbach, including helping the team qualify for the Champions League. Having started his career in European leagues with Nice, Plea's move to PSV Eindhoven signifies a return to football in European-leagues.
