2023-05-11 14:41:00
The end of the championship is showing the end of its nose in Belgium with only 4 Playoff games remaining. It is therefore time for the various clubs to start the transfer window. And on the Standard side, Ronny Deila takes stock.
In recent days, rumors of negotiations between Standard and Peter Gerkens, a former Anderlechtois playing in Antwerp, are going well. And there is a reason for that. Ronny Deilathe Norwegian coach of Rouches, admits that the club have contacted him in view of the upcoming season. “He is a player that we took into consideration, because we know him well. He is experienced and smart on and off the pitch. In addition, it has good values. He is very good in the box and knows how to score. He has been unlucky this season as he has suffered from numerous injuries. But I think he’s a player who can help us improve. I don’t know how close we are to signing him. I have no contact with him personally yet. However, it is clear that he is a player that we would like to have for next season.“
Regarding the players in his group, Ronny Deila knows that it is important to keep the majority in order to start the 2023-2024 season as well as possible. “Our core is very important and I hope to keep it. But, we arrive at a hub for next year. We have a lot of players at the end of the contract and on loan. Fortunately, there are the young people of the club who are very consistent. It will also be necessary to be efficient on the transfer market to find good players with a remarkable mentality.“
Among the players in his core who are coming to the end of their contract, the coach mentions two that he particularly wants to keep. “Gojko Cimirot is definitely a guy I would like to keep. He has been very good recently and has many good years ahead of him. It is part of the DNA of this club. I hope we will extend it at least for next season and more if possible. Filippo Melegoni says in the media that he wants to stay. It’s good to see this. He remains very young. He is tall and has a good physique, which is important in this championship. I want him to stay. I think we haven’t managed to extract all his talent yet. That’s always what we’re looking for, having a player whose level we can take up a notch. He is continually improving and has a lot more to show for me. He can play in several positions, has a good mentality and loves this club. These are advantages that make us want to continue the adventure with him.“
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