Mathias Bossaerts: "I should have stayed in Anderlecht"

Mathias Bossaerts joined Manchester City as a 16 year old player in 2012. He refused to stay in Anderlecht and hoped on a fast break-through in England. But two years later he's still playing with the U21 team.


Bossaerts seems to regret the choice he made back then. As many youngsters, he was drawn to one of England's giants hoping to become the next big star. But the way to the top is harder than it seems. "Maybe I should have stayed. That way I could have played for Anderlecht's first team and get more experienced. It's not that I don't like to be in Manchester, but I had hoped on a faster break-through."

Bossaerts will probably be loaned to another club soon. "It's the only way for me to play. I hope on a Belgian or Dutch club. I am not interested to play in the English second division."