Tangy Kouassi is the last hope of Paris SG to have packed their bags for Bayern Munich and to join the Bundesliga, fond of young shoots formed in France. Before the defender, Christopher Nkunku or Dan-Axel Zagadou, trained at Camp-des-Loges had crossed the border to join Germany, seduced by the sports prospects but also by the very aggressive policy of clubs across the Rhine for players in the making.
In Le Parisien , the sporting director of the champions of France, Leonardo, did not hesitate to point the finger at the methods deemed unfair by the Bundesliga teams, believing that they put enormous pressure on the players' entourage. “They call parents, friends, family, the player himself and this happens even with players under the age of 16. There are very good players in France, already practically trained, but that becomes too much. At 15 or 16, they turn the heads of young people. Perhaps the rules should be changed to protect the French teams, ”said the Brazilian leader.
"Leonardo is wrong"
Targeted even if he was not appointed by Leonardo, Borussia Dortmund was quick to react by speaking in Bild . Michael Zorc, sports director of Borussia Dortmund, presents a completely different version of the facts. “In general, I don't comment when other clubs speak in public. Since we are mentioned directly, I must say that Leonardo is wrong. Typically, this is exactly the opposite of what he portrays. We are actively approached by families and French agents, because they often see the potential for higher talent development here, ”replied the manager.
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