Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham has lauded Black Stars head coach Otto Addo for his influence on young players during their time together at Borussia Dortmund.
Bellingham, who joined Dortmund at 17, emphasized Dortmund’s exceptional approach to integrating young talent, describing them as unmatched in this aspect.
The English star highlighted Dortmund’s ability to facilitate a seamless transition for young players, ensuring they receive appropriate playing time crucial for their development.
“The way Dortmund integrates young players into the first-team squad is next level. There isn’t a club in Europe that does it quite like them.
The way they are pushed and can also be reeled back in. They review your performances,” Bellingham was quoted as saying by The Guardian.
He also commended Otto Addo, who formerly served as the transition coach at Dortmund, emphasizing that the Ghanaian offered invaluable support to each player.
“There is a person there for every player, especially Otto [Addo], the former Dortmund and Ghana striker, who has worked with the young players. He is great,” he added.
Jude Bellingham has expressed admiration for Ghanaian coach Otto Addo, previously referring to him as a legend in an Instagram post.
During his tenure at Dortmund, Otto Addo fostered a friendly rapport with all the young players and played a crucial role in their growth and development.