While MSV Duisburg is looking for reinforcements in this winter transfer period, the Zebras also have to cope with two personal setbacks.

This news is likely to be very bitter for those responsible, but also for the fans of MSV Duisburg: After the established departure of Caspar Jander next summer in the direction of 1. FC Nürnberg – Forecasting reported – a second home-grown player, Baran Mogultay, is leaving the Zebras.

As with 20-year-old Jander, Mogultay’s contract also expires on June 30, 2024.

Mehmet Eser, the left-back’s agent, confirmed to Forecasting: “We will not extend the expiring contract in Duisburg. Baran wants to and needs to take the next step. And that means we will be looking towards the Bundesliga 2.”

Eser also did not want to rule out the possibility of Mogultay leaving the Zebras during this winter transfer window. Eser: “Anything is possible in football. But, of course, MSV Duisburg also has a say in this. We will see what the days and weeks in January bring.”

Mogultay set for Turkey U21 debut

According to Eser, Mogultay, who has also made two appearances for the German U18 national team, will soon be invited to join the Turkish U21 national team. The Turks have a vacancy at left-back. “The boy will get the chance to show himself. The good thing is that he can play the whole left side – if necessary, he can also be used as a right-back. Such universal players are always in demand,” explains Eser.

And Mogultay has also been on the radar of various third and second division clubs for quite some time. However, he is not likely to remain in the third division. When asked about the supposed interest of Borussia Dortmund II, where the former MSV jewel Julian Hettwer also went last summer, Eser clearly denies it. The Mogultay consultant emphasizes: “When I talk about the next step, I don’t mean a club in the 3rd division. The BVB reserve team is a third division team. I can reveal that there is no truth to this rumor.”