Mönchengladbach (dpa / lnw) - Bundesliga soccer team Borussia Mönchengladbach has given young talent Simon Walde a professional contract. The 18-year-old defender signed a contract for the licensed team on his birthday. "Simon was allowed to complete the pre-season and the training camp with the pros and did well there - even though he played in the U17s last season. It's a real foal again - Simon has been with Borussia since the U9s - made it into the licensed team, we are particularly pleased," said sporting director Roland Virkus.
"It's an indescribable feeling. It fills me with pride, I'm over the moon and I'm really looking forward to the future here," said Walde.
