Michael Berger

Left Forward - Bayer Leverkusen
5 Feb 2029
Monday
Process

Events

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  1. Equi Fernández, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Serious
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  2. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.
  3. Left out as Carlos Montes was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Carlos Montes was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  4. Slipped out of the starting XI

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has fallen behind in the pecking order over the last few weeks.
  5. He has said it out loud: Someone to lean on

    Mind
  6. Established as a regular starter

    Serious
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.
  7. 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.
  8. Left out as Carlos Montes was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Carlos Montes was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  9. Given a personal development plan

  10. Returned to full training after injury

    Minor
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.
  11. 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.
  12. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind
  13. He has let it go: Someone to lean on

    Mind
  14. He has let it go: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  15. He has said it out loud: Someone to lean on

    Mind
  16. He has come to believe: This is where he broke through

    Mind
  17. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $133.2K/y
  18. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $133.2K/y
  19. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind
  20. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind