Thorgan Witsel

Central Midfielder - Retired
22 Mar 2029
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Overview Personal Contract News 8 Transfers Relations Events 102 Awards 1 Matches History

Events

102
Severity
Mood

  1. Helped the team qualify for Europe

  2. Has announced his retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    A shrinking role pushed him toward calling it a day.; He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.

  3. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  4. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  5. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  6. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  7. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  8. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  9. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Eden Carrasco was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  10. Worried by competition from a new signing Paul Caumeil

    Serious
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  11. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  12. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.

  13. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  14. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  15. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  16. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  17. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  18. Difficult conversation with the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  19. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  20. Manager trust is growing

    Moderate
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  21. Worried by competition from a new signing Yoann Cathline

    Serious
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  22. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  23. Manager broke a promise

    Major
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.

  24. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  25. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  26. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  27. Reassured by the manager's half-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  28. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  29. Promised playing time by manager

  30. Given a personal development plan

  31. Stayed on the bench while Michy Vanaken took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  32. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  33. Promised playing time by manager

  34. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  35. Promised playing time by manager

  36. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  37. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  38. Promised playing time by manager

  39. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  40. Promised playing time by manager

  41. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  42. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  43. Promised playing time by manager

  44. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  45. Left out as Sander Coopman was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Sander Coopman was preferred — a closer working relationship with the coach.
    Cause
    The coach trusted a more reliable teammate for this fixture.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  46. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  47. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  48. Left out as Eden Carrasco was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Eden Carrasco was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  49. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  50. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  51. 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.

  52. Stayed on the bench while Michy Vanaken took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  53. Stayed on the bench while Michy Vanaken took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  54. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  55. Stayed on the bench while Michy Vanaken took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  56. Worried by competition from a new signing Anass Zarrouk

    Serious
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  57. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  58. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  59. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  60. Stayed on the bench while Michy Vanaken took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  61. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  62. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  63. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  64. 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.

  65. Left out as Eden Carrasco was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Eden Carrasco was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  66. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Minor
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  67. Left out as Michy Vanaken was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Michy Vanaken was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  68. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  69. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  70. Left out as Eden Carrasco was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Eden Carrasco was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  71. Left out as Eden Carrasco was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Eden Carrasco was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  72. Settling well into the dressing room

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  73. Left out as Eden Carrasco was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Eden Carrasco was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  74. He has let it go: Someone to lean on

    Mind

  75. Worried by competition from a new signing Bilal Bafdili

    Serious
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. The new arrival has visibly higher ability.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  76. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  77. Worried by competition from a new signing Trey Ogunsuyi

    Serious
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  78. Worried by competition from a new signing Isaac Mbenza

    Serious
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  79. To be loaned out

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  80. Rotation

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  81. He has said it out loud: A settled future

    Mind

  82. No natural role in the current formation

    Serious
    Cause
    His preferred position simply isn't in the current shape.

  83. He has made a formal demand: To finish on his own terms

    Mind

  84. He has said it out loud: First-team football

    Mind

  85. Starter

    Decision
    Movement
    Development pathway updated
    Who
    Board

  86. He has started to want: First-team football

    Mind

  87. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

  88. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  89. He has said it out loud: To finish on his own terms

    Mind

  90. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind

  91. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    KV Oostende

  92. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Released by mutual agreement
    Who
    Board

  93. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    KV Oostende →

  94. He has started to want: His place back

    Mind

  95. He has started to want: A settled future

    Mind

  96. He has come to believe: The club stood by him — KV Oostende

    Mind

  97. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $434.1K/y

  98. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $434.1K/y

  99. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $413.4K/y

  100. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $413.4K/y

  101. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $393.7K/y

  102. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    1y · $393.7K/y