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There is a sort of loyalty in football. However, sometimes it's hard to remain loyal, due to sentiments beyond a person's control. What many fans don't know about the beautiful game, as well as other sports, is that they are a business. Money matters, especially when it comes to the teams. There is a certain amount of money that they can spent, or maybe a certain amount they have put in place for themselves. The players get that; they understand what they've signed up for. They know that their loyalty depends on what their club wants. The art of loyalty in any sport in particular is a wary subject. However, young players might not understand loyalty as much as their elders. Recently, Mahmoud Dahoud of Borussia Mönchengladbach announced that he would be transferring to Borussia Dortmund during the summer transfer period. Gladbach sporting director Max Eberl said that the club told Dahoud they needed an answer. However, the Fohlenelf didn't quite get the answer they wanted. Dahoud is a promising midfielder, playing in the central role. Now, he'll be joining Dortmund to continue his career, which is on the rise. Even though he starred for Gladbach's youth league teams, he decided to switch his allegiance to the fellow "Borussia" club. While Dortmund isn't Gladbach's biggest rival in the Bundesliga, they're one of Gladbach's biggest threats. Dortmund already has plenty of talent, with Marco Rues, Christian Pulisic and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, to name a few. Now, Dortmund has swiped a promising player from their Bundesliga counterpart. So does Dahoud really understand loyalty? The 21-year-old isn't the first young player to leave their squad, right when their career starts to flourish. Brazilian Neymar Jr. left Santos in 2013 in favor for FC Barcelona , and Rues left Gladbach in 2012 in favor for Dortmund. Recently, also, Mats Hummels left Dortmund in 2016, where he signed in 2009, in favor for Bundesliga giants FC Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, there are clubs that have long-term players. Bayern Munich has the loyalty of Thomas Müller, who has spent his entire career with Bayern Munich (he signed in 2008). Gladbach has the loyalty of Julian Korb and Tony Jantschke, two regular starters, that have been with their club their entire career. However, will it always remain that way? Club loyalty is a touchy subject, and one that is more understandable when you're an athlete. It's a business. Simply put. But loyalty to the club, the fans and the city is important too.
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