If Germany is traditionally seen as a goalkeeping nation, what does Switzerland pass for? It’s amazing how many class keeper the small alpine state with its almost nine million inhabitants has produced in recent years.
Yann Sommer (34 / still Borussia Mönchengladbach) and Gregor Kobel (25 / Borussia Dortmund) are just the two best-known representatives of the Swiss goalkeeper guild in this country. But there is also a Philipp Köhn (24/RB Salzburg), a Yvon Mvogo (28/FC Lorient) or a Jonas Omlin (29/HSC Montpellier). The latter should very soon no longer be a blank slate in Germany.
Eight to ten million euros transfer fee
Because if nothing unforeseen happens, Omlin will inherit compatriot Sommer at Borussia Mönchengladbach. The foals are already in agreement with the 29-year-old and there is now also a basic agreement with Montpellier. Eight to nine million euros are available for Omlin. The official announcement is expected as early as tomorrow, Thursday.
Then it finally works with the long-awaited move to Germany. For years, Omlin was on the list of various Bundesliga clubs. It was FC Schalke’s turn, FC Augsburg, Hertha BSC – almost every German club that has been looking for a goalkeeper in recent years must have come across Omlin and at least dealt with the 1.90 man.
Experienced & strong on the line
Now Omlin’s loss is Borussia Mönchengladbach. It’s sporty from table 15. a good step coming from Ligue 1. On the other hand, the man from the canton of Obwalden brings everything with him to enrich the foal stable. Omlin is in the best goalkeeper age, has already accumulated plenty of international experience as a national keeper (four appearances), World Cup driver, France legionnaire and European Cup participant (17 appearances).
At Montpellier, the Swiss has developed into one of Ligue 1’s most stable keepers since arriving in the summer of 2020. Omlin’s greatest strength is playing on the line. He has strong reflexes and, despite his size, goes to the diving station at lightning speed. His mastery of the penalty area, for which he benefits from his dimensions and jumping power, is also impressive.
In terms of football, Omlin does not move at the level of other keepers who have perfected the modern goalkeeping game – then the likeable, escapade-free blond boy would probably be a candidate for the absolute top clubs. Nevertheless: Omlin has the skills to become a regular goalkeeper for several years in Gladbach. He is planned as such.
