Return to Fortuna Dusseldorf for Neuhaus is no longer an option - Restoring Fortuna Düsseldorf's Roster: Neuhaus Resumes His Role
Florian Neuhaus' future at Borussia Mönchengladbach appears to be uncertain, with the midfielder linked to a potential transfer to 2. Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf. The move is motivated by Neuhaus' fallout at Gladbach due to disciplinary issues, and Fortuna's ambition to strengthen their squad [1][3][4].
The economic feasibility of the transfer is the main challenge. Neuhaus earns approximately €4 million annually at Gladbach, which is unusually high compared to his current market value of about €3.5 million. This salary could be prohibitive for a 2. Bundesliga club like Düsseldorf. However, given the circumstances, all parties are reportedly open to negotiating a new financial agreement to make the move viable [1][3].
Fortuna Düsseldorf's leadership, including sporting directors Klaus Allofs and Christian Weber, are optimistic after positive talks with Gladbach and are keen to bring Neuhaus back permanently. Neuhaus previously played on loan at Düsseldorf in 2017/18 and was instrumental in their promotion that season, which adds sentimental and sporting value to the transfer [2][3].
However, it seems that the file regarding Neuhaus' return to Fortuna Düsseldorf remains closed, according to Allofs [4]. This could be due to the economic reasons or the lack of Neuhaus' personal desire for the move. In the past, Neuhaus made a disrespectful remark about Borussia's sporting director Roland Virkus in a leaked video [4], which might have affected his desire to return to the club.
Virkus, on the other hand, expressed hope that Neuhaus will reach the level he's capable of and become a valuable player for Borussia Mönchengladbach [4]. The Rhenish Football Summit of the "Rhenish Post" in Düsseldorf discussed the potential return of Neuhaus to Fortuna Düsseldorf, with media outlets speculating about the possibility of his return to the club where he played on loan in the 2017/18 season [1][2][3][4].
In conclusion, while Fortuna Düsseldorf is eager to bring Neuhaus back, the economic reasons and Neuhaus' personal desire are the crucial factors preventing his return. The issue of Neuhaus' return to Borussia Mönchengladbach has been settled [4].
