Moukoko extension: no reason for joy for football romantics

Moukoko extension: no reason for joy for football romantics

Youssoufa Moukoko has extended his contract with BVB by three years. “A decision of the heart,” as the youngster emphasizes. It would be nice if you could believe him.

A top talent, coveted throughout Europe, who decides for his home club and against big money out of loyalty to the club. Soccer romantics love this story. Unfortunately, Youssoufa Moukoko’s contract extension doesn’t fall into that genre.

The young attacker and his advisors have shown over the past few months that football is one thing above all else: business. At first, the then 17-year-old hesitated to sign a new contract because he wasn’t satisfied with his playing times. When he finally fought for a regular place in the first half of the season, financial aspects came to the fore. According to the always well-informed players, the player side is said to have more than 20 million euros in earnest money and bonuses Ruhr news have demanded.

Accusations of greed quickly surfaced. Moukoko resisted, speaking publicly of a “lie that he will never accept”. It doesn’t matter whether every number that circulated during the month-long contract game is correct or not. Outsiders could also see that a young professional footballer (or his agency) is trying to get the best for himself. That’s no surprise.

Romance against your better judgment

What makes the contract extension a nuisance is the mendacity that came to light when the announcement was made. Moukoko spoke of a “decision of the heart”, that he wanted to “give something back to the fans and the club”. Was that also the reason for the unusually short contract period of three years?

Dortmund’s storm hope did not decide to stay because of their connection to the club or the fans. Rather, the mixture of sporting and financial perspectives were decisive. As soon as Moukoko has progressed so far in his development that he can not only hope for a lot of money but also for a regular place at Europe’s elite clubs, he will turn his back on BVB.

The black and yellow supporters know that too. They will still cheer for the young professional when he steps onto the pitch against FC Augsburg. Because the longing for football romance, for true club loyalty, for “before” when the players “were one of us” is still alive. Against better knowledge. You have to take what you can get.

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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as Moukoko extension: no reason for joy for football romantics released.

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