New Gladbach phenom Scally set to begin training next week
After a long twelve months of waiting, NYCFC's Joe Scally has finally arrived in the Bundesrepublik.
Gladbach welcomed it's new right-back on their club website.
Gladbach welcomed it's new right-back on their club website.
| Borussia-Park. | Photo: Borussia Mönchengladbach |
A cautious start notwithstanding, the Bundesliga's newest teenage sensation may soon feature in the starting XI of the foals. Stefan Lainer remains the first-choice option at Scally's position, but has often been used further afield in many instances.
Another likely loan-out for Louis Jordan Beyer, as well as indications from the club that veteran Michael Lang appears more valuable in the locker room than on the pitch, translates to a direct back-up position for Scally on the depth chart. The Long Island native may also be asked to help out on the left.
In a statement publish on the club's website, Scally declared that he "couldn't be happier" to be playing in Germany.
"As a kid, everyone dreams of playing football in Europe--in one of the top five leagues," Scally wrote, "To be able to play in Germany is a big dream. I'm extremely happy to be here now and assume this new challenge."
Scally definitely qualifies as a phenom. He's always been ahead of the curve for the USMNT youth team program. He played for the U-17 squad as a 14-year-old, scoring a memorable goal against Brazil in a 2018 youth tournament.
Endlich Borusse! 😍 Herzlich willkommen in deiner neuen Heimat, @jjscally_10! 💚 pic.twitter.com/QxihEAZP7w
— Borussia (@borussia) January 6, 2021
