"We'll take all necessary measures to forestall the situation"
In a recent development, Florian Neuhaus has been reinstated to Borussia Mönchengladbach's professional squad, four weeks after his demotion due to a controversial video that surfaced in Mallorca. The video, which contained a disrespectful remark about the club's sporting director Roland Virkus, caused a stir and led to Neuhaus's suspension as a disciplinary measure.
The incident, which occurred at the Ballermann party area in Mallorca, saw Neuhaus calling Virkus the "worst manager in the world." The club's management emphasized that Neuhaus’ behavior was damaging and incompatible with the club’s ethos, justifying the sanction.
Following an internal meeting where Neuhaus initially apologized, he has now publicly apologized, as per Virkus's statement. The decision to return to the license team was made by the management and the sporting leadership after talks with Neuhaus. The midfielder is happy to be training with the team again and thanked the U23 squad for their support during his suspension.
Neuhaus aims to rebuild the mutual trust that was affected by the Mallorca scandal. He has issued an apology to Borussia Mönchengladbach's club management and fans, specifically to Roland Virkus. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, with no further details about the context or the reason for the disrespectful remark provided.
The club fined Neuhaus a six-figure sum and transferred him to the U23 for four weeks. However, no information was given about any potential involvement of an ex-HSV coach in relation to Neuhaus following the Mallorca video.
Despite the return to the first team, Neuhaus's future at Borussia Mönchengladbach remains uncertain. The high salary (around €4 million per year) remains a significant hurdle for any transfer, requiring compromises among all parties. Meanwhile, Fortuna Düsseldorf, a 2. Bundesliga team, has shown interest in Neuhaus, aiming to offer him a fresh start.
Virkus, on the other hand, has clarified that the punishment was strictly about maintaining club values, not personal vindictiveness. He suggested a future discussion after four weeks to decide on Neuhaus’s status, but an immediate return to the first team seems unlikely. The club expects Neuhaus to contribute to achieving their goals, with the midfielder determined to regain the trust and respect of his teammates and the club.
- Florian Neuhaus's controversial comment about European football, specifically towards the sports director Roland Virkus, has been addressed, as he has publicly apologized following his suspension and subsequent reinstatement to Borussia Mönchengladbach's professional squad.
- With his return to the license team, Florian Neuhaus, a midfielder, has expressed his intentions to rebuild the trust damaged by the Mallorca scandal and contribute to achieving Borussia Mönchengladbach's goals in European-leagues football.
