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CNA
4 days ago
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- CNA
Neuhaus returns to Gladbach training after four-week suspension
Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus returned to training on Monday following his weeks-long suspension and publicly apologised about a video in which he had appeared to mock the Bundesliga club's sporting director. Neuhaus was fined and suspended for four weeks in early July. "I would like to take the opportunity of returning to my team to once again apologise to the club management and Borussia's fans for my behaviour, especially to (sports director) Roland Virkus," Neuhaus said in a statement. "We have had a personal and professional relationship for many years, characterised by appreciation, respect, and trust. I will do everything I can to rebuild this mutual trust." In a video posted on social media last month, Neuhaus could be seen talking to several people wearing Gladbach kits about Virkus. The 28-year-old former Germany international appeared to call Virkus "the worst manager in the world" and referenced the sporting director's role in deciding his salary of four million euros ($4.71 million) per year. Gladbach had imposed a "heavy" fine on Neuhaus, reportedly around 100,000 euros. "Flo already apologised in an internal meeting four weeks ago," Virkus said. "We acknowledge that he is now making this public. For us, the matter is closed, and we expect Flo to now offer his full qualities in training and do his part to help us achieve our goals." Neuhaus joined Gladbach in 2017 and has made over 200 appearances in all competitions for the club, but mainly featured as a substitute last season and played just 17 times in the league as they finished 10th.
Reuters
4 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Neuhaus returns to Gladbach training after four-week suspension
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus returned to training on Monday following his weeks-long suspension and publicly apologised about a video in which he had appeared to mock the Bundesliga club's sporting director. Neuhaus was fined and suspended for four weeks in early July. "I would like to take the opportunity of returning to my team to once again apologise to the club management and Borussia's fans for my behaviour, especially to (sports director) Roland Virkus," Neuhaus said in a statement. "We have had a personal and professional relationship for many years, characterised by appreciation, respect, and trust. I will do everything I can to rebuild this mutual trust." In a video posted on social media last month, Neuhaus could be seen talking to several people wearing Gladbach kits about Virkus. The 28-year-old former Germany international appeared to call Virkus "the worst manager in the world" and referenced the sporting director's role in deciding his salary of four million euros ($4.71 million) per year. Gladbach had imposed a "heavy" fine on Neuhaus, reportedly around 100,000 euros. "Flo already apologised in an internal meeting four weeks ago," Virkus said. "We acknowledge that he is now making this public. For us, the matter is closed, and we expect Flo to now offer his full qualities in training and do his part to help us achieve our goals." Neuhaus joined Gladbach in 2017 and has made over 200 appearances in all competitions for the club, but mainly featured as a substitute last season and played just 17 times in the league as they finished 10th.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Borussia Mönchengladbach boss denies reports of PSV offer for Ko Itakura
Borussia Mönchengladbach sporting director Roland Virkus has denied fresh reports of a PSV Eindhoven offer for BMG defender Ko Itakura. The Bundesliga club boss, in a separate interview, has also commented on Gladbach's future plans for German midfielder Florian Neuhaus. Virkus spoke with both Kicker and Sport Bild. 'There is no offer for Ko,' Virkus told Kicker. 'There was a vague inquiry about four weeks ago, but nothing has happened since then.' 'There is no Virkus-Neuhaus case,' Virkus told Sport Bild when asked about his standing with the presently suspended midfielder. 'I am not a vindictive person. The club's values were violated. He was disciplined. That's the end of it.' Both Virkus and his fellow front office manager Stefan Stegemann have been clear about the fact that Neuhaus' situation will be reassessed after his month-long training demotion with the reserves has elapsed. Much as the Westphalians might wish to sell Neuhaus, a termination of the 28-year-old's contract isn't really an option. Buying Neuhaus out of his contract could cost Gladbach untold millions. Generally speaking, terminating a contract prematurely costs double what a player earns in a season. Neuhaus presently draws a €4m annual paycheck. GGFN |
CNA
04-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Gladbach midfielder Neuhaus suspended from first team for 'unacceptable' video
Borussia Moenchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus has been fined and banished from the first team after being filmed while appearing to mock the Bundesliga club's sporting director. In a video posted on social media, Neuhaus could be seen talking to several people wearing Gladbach kits about sporting director Roland Virkus. The 28-year-old appeared to call Virkus "the worst manager in the world" and referenced the sporting director's role in deciding his salary of four million euros ($4.71 million) per year. Gladbach said they had imposed a "heavy" fine on Neuhaus and suspended him from training with the first team for four weeks, with German daily Bild reporting the fine was worth around 100,000 euros. "The behaviour and statements of Florian Neuhaus are damaging to the club and unacceptable," Gladbach's CEO Stefan Stegemann said in a statement on Thursday. "He has damaged the club with his words and deeply disappointed the people involved, which is not compatible with the values of the club." Neuhaus joined Gladbach in 2017 and has made over 200 appearances in all competitions for the club, but mainly featured as a substitute last season and played just 17 times in the league as they finished 10th. ($1 = 0.8494 euros)
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Bundesliga star banned and fined for mocking his own club's sporting director after being given 'millions' in huge new contract - as 'drunk' star appeared to brand his boss 'the worst manager in the world' in viral video
A Bundesliga star has landed himself in boiling water after he appeared to mock his club's managing director for sport. Florian Neuhaus, who plays for Borussia Monchengladbach and formerly the German national team, has been fined a reported £87,000 and exiled to the under-23s for four weeks. A video spilled across social media showing Neuhaus seemingly mocking a senior official and boasting about his salary while drunk on holiday in Mallorca. In the footage, he counts on his fingers and says 'Don Rollo gives Florian Neuhaus one, two, three, four million' while also saying 'he is the worst manager in the world,' via BILD. Rollo is a nickname for managing director for sport Roland Virkus, though it is unclear who he is referring to when he mentions the 'worst manager in the world'. 'Florian Neuhaus' behavior and statements are damaging to the club and unacceptable,' said managing director Stefan Stegemann as the club announced their penalties against Neuhaus. roland virkus: verkauft keine spieler, verlängert verträge viel zu teuer, lässt sich von einem schweizer trickbetrüger verarschen, führt den verein zu grunde florian neuhaus: — Yannick | SEOANE OUT (@Ginniesta1874) June 29, 2025 He appeared to mock managing director for sport Roland Virkus (right) on holiday in Mallorca Neuhaus has been sent to the under-23s and fined a reported £87,000 by the German club In the clip, Neuhaus (left) mentions Virkus before referring to the 'worst manager in the world' 'He has harmed the club with his words and deeply disappointed those involved. This is incompatible with the club's values.' Virkus is a respected figure at the German club, where he has served as youth coach, head of the boarding school, head of the youth academy, and managing director for sport in a 35-year stint. Neuhaus, 28, joined the German powerhouses in 2017 and has generally been a mainstay in the team, though he played a reduced role last season. He was an important part of their fourth-placed finish in the 2019-20 season and their subsequent run to the Champions League last 16, where they lost to Manchester City. The midfielder has previously been linked with City and Liverpool but a move has not transpired and he renewed his contract in 2023. That deal runs until 2027 but it is unclear if he will play for the club again after this controversy. Neuhaus is yet to comment on the incident.
