Junior Malanda, the Belgian midfielder of Congolese origin, recently joined Wolfsburg during the winter transfer window. The 19-year-old, who previously played for Zulte Waregem, made his debut for Wolfsburg in a friendly against Vitesse Arnhem. Malanda expressed his desire to explore the club that signed him last summer. While acknowledging Zulte Waregem for providing him the opportunity to play in the Belgian Pro League, Malanda emphasized the need to focus on his personal development. He highlighted the faster pace of training in the Bundesliga compared to the Jupiler Pro League and expressed his eagerness to learn and progress, especially surrounded by experienced players. Malanda aims to secure playing time at Wolfsburg and hopes to catch the attention of the Belgian national team coach, Marc Wilmots, for potential future call-ups.
MERCATO: JUNIOR MALANDA DISCUSSES THE REASONS FOR HIS DEPARTURE
