Gladbach signs back: Simon Neugebauer returns to the club. The 17-year-old leaves the 1. FC Köln academy and joins Borussia Mönchengladbach again. The transfer is not because of big professional headlines, but because of the way Neugebauer goes. The native Aachener came only in the summer of 2024 from Gladbach to the 1. FC Köln and now it's going back to the Lower Rhine for him. Without transfer fee, after only two seasons in the FC jersey.
What happens?
Simon Neugebauer scored 11 goals in 25 U17 games in the last season. In addition, the winger added six more goals. Player and 1. FC Köln let a contract option expire. Neugebauer was last part of the Cologne U17 and delivered good numbers. Eleven goals and six assists in 25 games are no small feat.
Why is this important for Gladbach?
Sportingly, the perspective may have played a role. At 1. FC Köln, Neugebauer had strong competition on the wing. Mentioned are Eymen Erdogan, Turkish U-Nationalspieler, and Luca Mijatovic, Austrian Nationalspieler. So the Cologne guest appearance becomes a quick backward march in the rival cosmos. First Gladbach, then Cologne, now again Gladbach. For fans of both clubs, this path has a natural flavor. Even if it's just about the youth this time.
What comes next?
The 1. FC Köln is signing Len Wörsdörfer, a storm talent from Borussia Mönchengladbach. The transfer is another proof of the strong competition in the Rhineland football. Gladbach benefits from the return of Simon Neugebauer and will now have to reckon with one of the best U17 goal scorers in the region.
Gladbach is currently in 12th place in the Bundesliga and has not yet scored any points in this season. The team has played 0 games, scored 0 goals, and conceded 0 goals.
