BVB sports director Sebastian Kehl has commented on the status of the contract negotiations with Youssoufa Moukoko. Kehl also commented on the discussions about a bank place for newcomer Anthony Modeste.
After his winning goal to make it 1-0 against Schalke, derby hero Youssoufa Moukoko is BVB’s man of the hour. The black and yellow fans are still waiting in vain for a contract extension with the 17-year-old, whose working paper expires next summer. Sebastian Kehl now commented on the status of the negotiations. The sports director also commented on the demand to give Moukoko preference over new signing Anthony Modeste in the future.
in the sports1-Doppelpass Kehl explained that although Moukoko has not yet signed, BVB is still the right club for the young striker. “We want to continue writing the story. We’ve been in talks for a long time. Both sides know what they have in each other. Youssoufa knows that the next step is important. That he needs a club that builds on him. But he also knows that he doesn’t have to sign the economically largest contract at 17,” continued Michael Zorc’s successor.
The sports director understood Moukoko’s hesitation: “It’s normal for the boy to see how he gets his turn.” So far, the top talent has only appeared in one of the ten competitive games this season Not for use. However, Moukoko was only allowed to play once for the full 90 minutes – at the start of the DFB Cup against 1860 Munich. With two goals and two assists, the U21 national player has already equaled his quota from the previous year.
When asked about the reasons for the tough negotiations, Kehl was not very willing to provide information. “Some things don’t belong in the public domain. We are very close, we don’t need the public for that. We can do that,” said the 42-year-old.
Moukoko instead of Modeste? “Discussion will end soon”
In addition, the ex-professional got involved in the discussion about a starting eleven place for Moukoko. After the derby victory, various voices were raised that would rather see the youngster in the starting lineup than Anthony Modeste, who had not yet been properly integrated into the BVB game.
“He’ll get his chance and he’s really close. But the next game is also a very special one for Tony,” Kehl said diplomatically. After the international break, the black and yellow travel to Modeste’s former club in Cologne.
Basically, the sports director believes that the topic will disappear on its own: “But the discussion will end soon because we will soon have games every three days and need everyone.” In fact, BVB is in constant action from October 1st until the start of the winter break on November 11th. 13 encounters are on the program during this period.
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Source: Stern

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