After the injuries to Yann Sommer and Tobias Sippel, Gladbach’s youth goalkeeper Jan Olschowsky unexpectedly found himself in the limelight. In view of his expiring contract, it is unclear how long the 20-year-old will remain at Bökelberg.
According to information from the kicker, both first division clubs from the Netherlands and German second division clubs have put out feelers for the young goalkeeper. The sports magazine emphasizes that Olschowsky was on the list of other clubs even before his Bundesliga premiere – his convincing performances against Bochum and Dortmund should not have narrowed the circle of interested parties.
“It’s a bit of a shame for me that it’s going to be a break now,” said Olschowsky after the win over BVB, but added: “But Yann Sommer is on the right track, he would have played again anyway. These experiences were very important for my self-confidence, for my standing and for future tasks. For the moment I’m proud of what I’ve achieved, but I know that I have to keep at it.” His first two Bundesliga games were “the most important 180 minutes of my career,” emphasized the goalkeeper, who usually plays for the U23s in the West Regional League.
Whether Borussia and Olschowsky are willing to leave in the summer depends largely on Yann Sommer. The regular keeper is said to have received an offer to extend his contract, which expires in 2023. If the Swiss stays on the Lower Rhine in the long term, the path between the Gladbach posts is blocked for Olschowsky.
Otherwise, the youngster, who is firmly rooted in the club, would be predestined for the summer successor. Olschowsky has been active for the foals since he was seven years old. “I’ve been here pretty much my whole life and don’t know anything other than Borussia Park. That was a very special experience for me,” he enthused on Friday evening.
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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as Contract expires: Gladbach shooting star Olschowsky arouses desires.
