Daniel Farke Under Fire for £7m Signing Nathan Ngoumou
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke is facing criticism for his decision to sign Nathan Ngoumou for £7 million during his tenure at Borussia Mönchengladbach.
According to Rheinische Post, relayed by Sport Witness, Ngoumou’s performances have been underwhelming, with some suggesting he wouldn’t stand out in the third tier of German football.
Farke had previously compared Ngoumou to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but the winger’s stats at Mönchengladbach tell a different story:
Apps: 61
Goals: 7
Assists: 4
The report labels Farke’s praise as “astonishing,” given his inability to find a suitable role for Ngoumou.
Key Points:
- Daniel Farke criticized for £7 million signing Nathan Ngoumou
- Ngoumou’s performances deemed not good enough for third-tier German football
- Farke’s previous praise for Ngoumou questioned
- Leeds United manager under pressure after mixed start to Championship season
Analysis:
- Farke’s talent identification skills under scrutiny
- Leeds United’s summer overhaul and squad rebuild in focus
- Pressure mounts on Farke after defeat to Burnley
- Ngoumou’s signing seen as expensive mistake
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