Philipp Sander: From the captain to an important player in Gladbach!

Philipp Sander: From the captain to an important player in Gladbach!

Mönchengladbach, Deutschland - Philipp Sander, the former captain of Holstein Kiel, took the step into the Bundesliga and joined Borussia Mönchengladbach. The 26-year-old central midfielder signed a contract until June 30, 2028. Sander himself commented on his ambitions after he had made the change: "I did not come to keep a banking space warm. This is my ambition and is also expected by me", as he explained in an interview with Sport Bild. However, Sander is currently often waiting for his chance because he is often sitting on the bench in the current season.

a difficult entry into Gladbach

The change from the 2nd Bundesliga to the highest German division turns out to be a challenge for Sander. After initial start -ups against opponents such as Bochum and Stuttgart, he found that the competition in Gladbach was strong. The two top performers Julian Weigl and Rocco Reitz have proven to be indispensable, so that Sander is often only used in the joker role. "It was and is still a very educational time," he reflects on the higher intensity and the increased pace in the Bundesliga.

his former club, Holstein Kiel, had to let him go due to an exit clause that was set in the contract until 2027. The change not only proves Sander's increase in performance, since its market value increased from 750,000 euros to 2 million euros in Kiel during his time, but also the continuous path of the association in the promotion of young players. Managing Director Carsten Wehlmann praised Sander's commitment and announced that he will always be welcome in the club.

For Sander there is now a personal highlight: In the next game, he will meet his former team, the Kiel storks, in the home game of Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday. This could be the opportunity to prove themselves and to secure an important place in the starting eleven, especially since Weigl will be missing.

Fussball.news and Transfermarkt.de report about Sanders change and his current Situation in Gladbach.