The Belgian player’s agent explained why Leandro Trossard thwarted a move to the Gunners in favor of a connection with the Seagulls.
What did Comhair say about Leandro Trossard?
Leandro Trossard contacted Brighton & Hove Albion at the completion of the move from Genk in the summer of 2019. The Belgian footballer could have ended up at Emirates Stadium if interest from Premier League heavyweights had been embraced, but the decision was made to stay away from the fierce competition for places in north London.
The Belgian is now contacting the Blues after making a splash in Brighton, with his rep talking about how the transfer to England was first completed, that Potter came to Brussels especially for Trossard. With an extensive Power Point presentation to convince him. According to Josy Comhair, Graham Potter absolutely wanted him. There were other options as well. During the same period, Comhair had several conversations with the Gunners. They came to Belgium four times. Josy thinks that most players would choose the Gunners.
“But what would happen if Leandro didn’t play?” he said. Then the only way out is to take a step back. Comhair says people don’t understand what it’s doing in someone’s head. He knows Trossard: bench him three times and he goes wild. They turned him around: if Leandro Trossard is doing well in Brighton, he doesn’t have to back down, he can take a step forward. “Didn’t we get it right?” says the Belgian player’s agent.
A little about Leandro Trossard
Belgian player Leandro Trossard has proven to be a useful source of goals and assists for the Seagulls, finding goal on seven occasions this season – including a memorable hat-trick against the Reds at Anfield.
His Brighton contract is due to expire in the summer of 2023, but the Seagulls boast a 12-month extension option that could be launched to keep the player out of free agency and their books while his long-term future is decided.