Belgian top clubs such as Anderlecht, KRC Genk and Club Brugge have recently found it increasingly difficult to keep their greatest talents on board. For many of them, the lure from abroad is apparently impossible to resist. AA Gent is now also in danger of experiencing this harsh reality.
In recent days, a lot of ink has been spilled about the future of Jorthy Mokio. The 16-year-old top talent, who kicked off for the first time against STVV on Tuesday, refuses to give up on a first professional contract despite a reportedly unparalleled proposal by Ghent standards.
Impasse around Mokio
There could be several reasons for this. To start with, Mokio and his entourage are considering the specific interest of various foreign top clubs. RB Leipzig, AS Monaco, PSV and even FC Barcelona, among others, are said to have an eye on the promising defender.
That allows Mokio and his entourage to play hard. Not only would sporting guarantees be requested, the financial requirements would also remain appropriate The last news a stumbling block. According to the newspaper, little progress is being made in the negotiations.
Ghent is looking for an alternative
What’s more, although they would still prefer to avoid that scenario, the Buffaloes would already be looking for an alternative for Mokio, who is already considered a full-fledged A-team player, should he sign elsewhere. The sought-after left leg recently officially requested his release from the association.
A mandatory formality that according to The newspapaer therefore has little meaning, although it also sounds that many people are starting to lose courage internally about Mokio staying on board. Sam Baro and co, who long believed in a good run, no longer have to cherish more than a glimmer of hope.
