Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi has insisted he’s not upset he didn’t get to leave the club in the summer transfer window, despite Wolverhampton Wanderers’ efforts to get him.
The centre-back has been speaking to Rheinische Post, relayed by Gladbach Live, following a summer full of speculation about his future that ultimately ended up with him signing a new deal at the German club.
Elvedi had been linked with a move away from Gladbach throughout the summer as his contract was due to expire in 2024, meaning a sale was seen as a necessity if they weren’t to lose him on a free next year.
Wolves were linked with a move for him throughout the summer as they looked to bolster their squad, with a report in July stating that negotiations were ongoing.
That was followed by a report detailing how Elvedi had been convinced on the move to Molineux and then numerous claims from Gladbach making it clear they’d be happy to sell.
A deal never happened, though, as Wolves’ financial situation meant they never met Gladbach’s demands and Elvedi stayed where he was, eventually signing a new deal.
That’s something he seems to be happy about, though, insisting he’s not upset that a transfer never happened.
“Of course, I thought about taking the next step, but I also still had a contract with Borussia,” he said.
“That’s why I didn’t let myself down in training. In the end it didn’t work out with a change, but I don’t think that’s a shame because I really enjoy playing here. I am happy that I have extended the contract and I really appreciate that I am still part of the club.”
