A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. A senior figure was at the centre of how it played out.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Frustrated after the club rejected interest from SC Freiburg
Minor
Cause
Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. He remains focused on the current job.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. His professionalism keeps the focus inward. He remains focused on the current job.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Serious
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Impressed senior staff in training
Moderate
Cause
His application and quality stood out for someone at this stage of his development.