Borussia Mönchengladbach have secured Franck Honorat from Ligue 1 side Brest in a significant transfer move.
The talented 26-year-old French winger has signed a contract until 2028, filling the void left by Jonas Hofmanns departure.
Honorat had long been a target for Borussia, and the club reportedly paid between €8m-€10m for his services, a similar amount received for Hofmanns transfer.
Sports director Roland Virkus expressed his satisfaction with the signing, highlighting Honorats versatility, speed, goal-scoring ability and playmaking skills.
The club had been monitoring his progress for some time and were delighted that he chose Borussia despite other offers.
Head coach Gerardo Seoane also commented on the new player, comparing him to the departed Hofmann: In terms of personnel and profile, he [Honorat] is someone who can replace Jonas, though not strictly.
The signing has been completed, so this tactical analysis and scout report will focus on what gap Hofmann leaves at and what Honorat brings to Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Also, this analysis will identify how he fits into Gerardo Seoanes tactics.
Gerardo Seoane Tactics
Under Daniel Farkes tactics in 2022/23, Gladbach played in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
When out of possession, Mönchengladbach utilised a 4-4-1-1 defensive structure.
Although they initially pressed intensely, their aggressiveness decreased over time, allowing opponents to play in possession more comfortably.
Both Daniel Farkes Mönchengladbach last season and teams led by Gerardo Seoane so far employed an identical formation in both offensive and defensive phases.
The departures of key players like Marcus Thuram, Lars Stindl, Yann Sommer (FC Bayern), and Rami Bensebaïni (Borussia Dortmund) jeopardised the clubs future goals.
But still, Seoanes potential tactics are expected to
