Gladbach is thinking about Bella-Kotchap's return: Will the plan work?

Gladbach is thinking about Bella-Kotchap's return: Will the plan work?

There are always surprising twists and turns in the world of football, and all eyes are currently on the German youngsters. One player who is particularly in the spotlight is Said El Mala from Borussia Mönchengladbach. The 18-year-old is currently leading the scorers in the U19 European Championship and has contributed four goals and three assists in three games so far. This of course fuels hopes that El Mala will soon make it into the senior team. However, his career has not been linear. A few years ago he was rejected by Gladbach for the U15, which was a bitter setback. But as the saying goes, “What doesn’t break makes you stronger.” Other talents such as Malick Thiaw and Armel Bella-Kotchap, who also left the Gladbach youth academy early on, but later earned their spurs in the national team, have already demonstrated this.

Malick Thiaw, the 23-year-old, moved from Schalke to AC Milan for seven million euros before the season and has established himself as a regular player. He also shone with his performances in the Champions League and most recently played without conceding a goal against Tottenham Hotspur, which earned him a nomination for the German senior national team. Thiaw was called up for the upcoming friendlies against Peru and Belgium after Armel Bella-Kotchap, who injured his shoulder in a game against Tottenham, had to withdraw. The Gladbacher's injury actually paved the way for Thiaw's promotion to the senior teams in good time.

A look into the future of Gladbach

But what about Bella-Kotchap? The 23-year-old has developed into a German senior national player through stints at SG Unterrath, VfL Bochum and FC Southampton. Despite a contract until 2026, he only played in the starting line-up twice last season. Now the question is whether he would consider returning to Borussia. Gladbach could potentially take advantage of the opportunity as Ko Itakura is likely to leave the club and Nico Elvedi is also open to offers. Bella-Kotchap's market value is 9 million euros, but Borussia currently does not have the financial resources to sign him.

Those responsible for the club in Gladbach now have to think about strategies in order to be able to act as quickly as possible. Player departures could replenish the coffers, and perhaps this will provide an opportunity to lure back talented players like Bella-Kotchap. Picture reports on the urgency of this situation and the need to restructure the squad.

The next few months could be crucial for the future of Borussia Mönchengladbach and the careers of its talents. The fans can be curious to see how the situation develops, because one thing is certain: Gladbach has a good knack for young players with potential.