After a long, difficult settling period he is openly hoping for a move home or to a familiar club. (The move took him to a different continent.; He still does not speak the local language.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Still struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
He has not yet made the connections that come naturally to most signings.
The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
He has said it out loud: His place back
Mind
He has let it go: A settled future
Mind
Worried by competition from a new signing André Vidigal
Moderate
Cause
The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
He has started to want: The manager’s trust
Mind
Wants to head back home
Serious
Cause
After a long, difficult settling period he is openly hoping for a move home or to a familiar club. (The move took him to a different continent.; He still does not speak the local language.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Still struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
He has not yet made the connections that come naturally to most signings.
A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. Previous friction meant this was not treated as a one-off.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Breakthrough into the senior squad
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Wants to head back home
Serious
Cause
After a long, difficult settling period he is openly hoping for a move home or to a familiar club. (The move took him to a different continent.; He still does not speak the local language.)
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Still struggling to settle into the squad
Moderate
Cause
He has not yet made the connections that come naturally to most signings.
Asking for a language tutor
Moderate
Cause
The language barrier is wearing on him.; He still does not speak the local language.
He has started to want: To learn the language
Mind
He has started to want: Someone to lean on
Mind
He has come to believe: He never rated him — Miguel Marquez
Mind
He has started to want: To learn the language
Mind
Struggling to settle into the squad
Serious
Cause
The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
No natural role in the current formation
Serious
Cause
His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.