Amine Adli: "It's not easy for me"
More than just important performers on the pitch, the trio also held significant influence within the dressing room. Their departures have hit Amine Adli hard on a personal level, as the three were among his closest friends in the squad.
'In the first weeks of pre-season, I really feel it. I miss them a lot. Because, as everyone knows, I was very close with Jerry, Jona, and Flo. It's not easy for me now, but I have new teammates,' Adli told Bild, adding:
'I'm very happy for the three of them because they wanted to go where they are now. It's great for them. I think they've made a very good step. I wish them all the best because they are my brothers. That's part of football. I will always look out for them. When I have time, I'll visit them or they'll come visit us. We'll always stay in contact.'
Looking ahead, Adli also shared his plans for the season:
'First, I want to finish the training camp and play the game on Friday against Flamengo's U20. I am 100 percent here. I need a full season to find my rhythm again. It's very important for me to find my happiness. I want to be a very important player for the team and the club. This season is very important to me. I want to have a big impact on the team and play as much as possible.'
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