Shared nationality and language helped this take root. Sharing a nationality opened the door for the bond.
Outlook
Settling-in period is still under way.
Has agreed personal terms with FC Metz — only the medical to go
Moderate
Cause
Stage: personal terms agreed. Briefings from the interested club leaked. It would be a lateral move. He is the kind of player whose camp likes the noise. The talk has begun to distract him.
Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. He is the kind of player whose camp likes the noise. The talk has begun to distract him.
Outlook
Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
New contract pays well below his previous deal
Major
Cause
The pay drop is hard to swallow given what he was earning before.