Grillitsch surprised: This is how it is about his time in Valladolid!

Grillitsch surprised: This is how it is about his time in Valladolid!

Florian Grillitsch, the Austrian international, has gone from Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim to the Spanish club Real Valladolid in the current season. This change of loan was made to enable the 28-year more playing time, since it was no longer set up in Hoffenheim under coach Christian Ilzer. Despite his wish to stay with Hoffenheim, the starting point for Grillitsch has been dissatisfying since Ajax returned in July 2023 at the latest.

Grillitsch stood in both playoff games of the Austrian national soccer team against Serbia in the starting eleven. However, these games were disappointing for the team. Grillitsch is currently regularly playing for Real Valladolid, which is in a difficult location because it is the bottom of the table in Laliga.

background to change

The move to Valladolid, which follows until the end of the current season, was a necessary step for Grillitsch. Andreas Schicker, the sports director of TSG Hoffenheim, underlined that the decision for the loan business significantly aimed to grant Grillitsch more playing time. Since the change of coach at Hoffenheim, Grillitsch has not been in the squad in any of the last 15 competitive games, sometimes also because of injuries.

Grillitsch reacted to the surprising development of his standing in Hoffenheim by noting that he was not originally intended to leave the club. He also quoted Jose Mourinho with the words: "If I Speak, I'm in Big Trouble" to illustrate his conscientious reluctance regarding his situation.

statistics and services

In his career near Hoffenheim, Grillitsch played a total of 196 competitive games, scored nine goals and gave 17 templates. His contract at Hoffenheim runs until June 30, 2026. The player has also played 50 caps since his debut for the Austrian national team in March 2017 and scored a goal. Before his missions in the A team, Grillitsch played for all youth national teams of the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB).

Overall, the loan according to Valladolid is a crucial opportunity for Grillitsch to play back in the spotlight and demonstrate its skills while the club is trying to get out of the crisis.

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