Energie Cottbus in the dispute over Talent Linus Güther - who wins?

Energie Cottbus in the dispute over Talent Linus Güther - who wins?

Cottbus, Deutschland - Young football in Germany is in turmoil! A particularly exciting talent, Linus Güther, causes a stir. The only 15-year-old changes from the youth of Energie Cottbus to Union Berlin, and while the news is very happy with the "Iron", there are heated discussions between the two clubs.

Linus Güther, an offensive midfielder who is also used on the wings and in storm, is one of the most promising talents in German football. By the summer of 2023 he played in the U17 of Energie Cottbus, where he scored two goals in ten games in the DFB youth league. "A talented guy who has already played in the German U15 national team," according to the assessments of experts. His skills have already caused a sensation internationally when he scored goals against the Netherlands and Belgium and participated in his goals. According to FC Union Berlin, the transfer is a clear indicator of the growing importance of the youth academy of the association.

legal disputes

Not everyone involved is pleased with the development. Energie Cottbus still sees a valid contract with Güther and plans to initiate legal steps against the transfer. The President of the Association, Lemke, emphasizes that Güther's parents have signed the contract that should apply by 2028. However, this contract was not signed by Güther himself and does not show any date of issue, which raises doubts about his validity. Sports lawyer Martin Stopper notes that funding contracts can be given for a maximum of three years of term according to the DFB and FIFA. This raises questions because Güthers contract may go beyond this period. Of course, an unclear legal situation also arises, as it remains unclear how a labor court would decide in the event of a civil law procedure.

The parents of the young talent are alongside Union Berlin and do not want to recognize the existing contract with Cottbus. "There is something in the air that raises many questions," says an assessment from the environment of the transfer.

The importance of talents and reforms

In the current discussion about Güther, the topic of talent promotion in German football is also addressed. The relative-aging-effect, a phenomenon in which children born at the end of the year often get fewer chances in young teams, could lead to talented players being overlooked. According to a study by Mario Mechtel, clubs could significantly increase their market values ​​if they tackled this problem. The DFB has already initiated reforms to improve talent promotion, among other things through a new training and play philosophy for children's football and the introduction of more sports lessons in schools. "These are steps in the right direction," says Hannes Wolf, DFB director for young people and training.

Linus Güther certainly has the potential to become a big player. His decision to switch to Union Berlin could not only promote his own career, but also a light on the challenges and opportunities of today's young talents in German football. It will be interesting to see how this situation will develop.

Sources:
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Süddeutsche Zeitung