Leon Goretzka: I opted for Schalke instead of Dortmund – Football News
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 Under-19 star, Leon Goretzka, has rejected the opportunity to sign for the UEFA Champions League finalists and will carry on his career at the Veltins Arena outfit in the upcoming season.
German prodigy, Leon, has stressed that he had the option to sign for Bundesliga giants’ Borussia Dortmund but snubbed them for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Schalke-04-c39204. The Gelsenkirchen outfit have said that the young prodigy has signed a five year contract with the club and the
new signing is set to follow the example of star player Julian Draxler.
“Borussia Dortmund also wanted to sign me, but Schalke were the more appealing option,” the young starlet was quoted as saying in an interview.
The Black Yellows were rumoured to be monitoring the progress of the wonder kid but their local rivals were a better fit for the player. The midfielder choose to join them following chats with Jens Keller and Horst Heldt. Both the club officials convinced
him to sign for the Veltins Arena side.
“I decided to join Schalke after talking to Horst Heldt and Jens Keller. This is the club where I want to spend the next few years,” the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfL-Bochum-c40880 player added.
Schalke appealed to the talented star and he feels at home there. He further added that he has agreed to spend the next couple of years with them. On the other hand, the project at Schalke is very well structured and organised. They are developing as a team
and have done amazing things with their young players.
“They are growing something nice at Schalke and they do some great work with young players. That's one of the reasons why I picked Schalke,” the star midfielder mused.
“Julian Draxler's development has been impressive,” the former VfL Bochum youth academy star finally concluded.
This was a key reason why Goretzka joined Schalke. In addition to this, he was impressed by Draxler’s progress at the club. Draxler has become a sensation in German football and has represented the national team. Leon played for the Bochum youth sides and
played for the Germany Under-19 team as well.
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