Philipp Max

Left Back - Westerlo
24 Sep 2028
Sunday
Process

Events

35
  1. Clashed with Čedomir Bumbić over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  2. Warned about his body language

    Moderate
    Cause
    The issue was less about ability and more about his reaction when things went wrong. His match rating of 6.0 weighed heavily in the talk.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  3. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  4. Clashed with Clinton Nsiala over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  5. Clashed with Ethan Butera over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  6. Asking for a language tutor

    Moderate
    Cause
    The language barrier is wearing on him.; He still does not speak the local language.
  7. Dropped to the bench as Ethan Butera was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Ethan Butera was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  8. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  9. 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.
  10. Dropped to the bench as Čedomir Bumbić was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Čedomir Bumbić was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  11. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Moderate
    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.
  12. Clashed with Čedomir Bumbić over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  13. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Mathis Labro was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  14. Given a personal development plan

  15. Left out as Ethan Butera was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Ethan Butera was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  16. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Moderate
    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.
  17. Clashed with Clinton Nsiala over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  18. Clashed with Ethan Butera over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  19. Left out as Ethan Butera was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Ethan Butera was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  20. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  21. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Moderate
    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.
  22. Protected from a rushed comeback by the medical staff

    Serious
    Cause
    The medical team are not yet ready to clear him for full minutes.
  23. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Moderate
    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.
  24. 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.
  25. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Westerlo
  26. Free transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Left on a free after a year unsold on the transfer list
    Who
    Board
  27. Contract expired — became a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    St. Pauli →
  28. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.6M/y
  29. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.6M/y
  30. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.6M/y
  31. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Surplus to squad requirements
    Who
    Board
  32. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Below average in surplus position group
    Who
    Beck Karl
  33. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.6M/y
  34. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $1.6M/y
    Who
    Schäfer Jürgen
  35. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    St. Pauli